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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143,871, 215,893.98 and 60,765

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143,871, 215,893.98 and 60,765 is: 91,184.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,871 : 215,893.98 = 60,765 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,871/215,893.98 = 60,765/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,871x = 215,893.98 × 60,765
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,871x = 13,118,797,694.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,118,797,694.70/143,871
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,184.45

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