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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143,271.92, 213,856.30 and 132,716

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143,271.92, 213,856.30 and 132,716 is: 198,099.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,271.92 : 213,856.30 = 132,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,271.92/213,856.30 = 132,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,271.92x = 213,856.30 × 132,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,271.92x = 28,382,152,710.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,382,152,710.80/143,271.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,099.90

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