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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143,480.57, 215,113.73 and 98,980.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143,480.57, 215,113.73 and 98,980.38 is: 148,396.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,480.57 : 215,113.73 = 98,980.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,480.57/215,113.73 = 98,980.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,480.57x = 215,113.73 × 98,980.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,480.57x = 21,292,038,243.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,292,038,243.72/143,480.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,396.67

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