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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143,573.67, 215,459.06 and 50,079.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143,573.67, 215,459.06 and 50,079.42 is: 75,153.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,573.67 : 215,459.06 = 50,079.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,573.67/215,459.06 = 50,079.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,573.67x = 215,459.06 × 50,079.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,573.67x = 10,790,064,508.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,790,064,508.15/143,573.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,153.50

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