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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143,971.88, 198,668.73 and 92,986.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143,971.88, 198,668.73 and 92,986.83 is: 128,313.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,971.88 : 198,668.73 = 92,986.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,971.88/198,668.73 = 92,986.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,971.88x = 198,668.73 × 92,986.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,971.88x = 18,473,575,422.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,473,575,422.83/143,971.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,313.78

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