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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143,295.92, 213,892.08 and 132,740

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143,295.92, 213,892.08 and 132,740 is: 198,135.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,295.92 : 213,892.08 = 132,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,295.92/213,892.08 = 132,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,295.92x = 213,892.08 × 132,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,295.92x = 28,392,034,699.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,392,034,699.20/143,295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,135.68

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