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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143,498.20, 215,247.30 and 126,002.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143,498.20, 215,247.30 and 126,002.20 is: 189,003.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,498.20 : 215,247.30 = 126,002.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,498.20/215,247.30 = 126,002.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,498.20x = 215,247.30 × 126,002.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,498.20x = 27,121,633,344.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,121,633,344.06/143,498.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,003.30

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