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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143,235.92, 214,503.96 and 123,640.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143,235.92, 214,503.96 and 123,640.40 is: 185,158.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,235.92 : 214,503.96 = 123,640.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,235.92/214,503.96 = 123,640.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,235.92x = 214,503.96 × 123,640.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,235.92x = 26,521,355,415.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,521,355,415.98/143,235.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,158.55

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