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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143,667.02, 198,265.73 and 89,249.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143,667.02, 198,265.73 and 89,249.18 is: 123,167.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,667.02 : 198,265.73 = 89,249.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,667.02/198,265.73 = 89,249.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,667.02x = 198,265.73 × 89,249.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,667.02x = 17,695,053,824.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,695,053,824.60/143,667.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,167.13

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