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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143,287.30, 214,930.95 and 125,791.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143,287.30, 214,930.95 and 125,791.30 is: 188,686.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,287.30 : 214,930.95 = 125,791.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,287.30/214,930.95 = 125,791.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,287.30x = 214,930.95 × 125,791.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,287.30x = 27,036,443,610.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,036,443,610.74/143,287.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,686.95

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