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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143,669.28, 215,406.72 and 50,124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143,669.28, 215,406.72 and 50,124 is: 75,152.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,669.28 : 215,406.72 = 50,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,669.28/215,406.72 = 50,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,669.28x = 215,406.72 × 50,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,669.28x = 10,797,046,433.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,797,046,433.28/143,669.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,152.09

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