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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143,993, 198,709.77 and 80,330.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143,993, 198,709.77 and 80,330.72 is: 110,856.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,993 : 198,709.77 = 80,330.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,993/198,709.77 = 80,330.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,993x = 198,709.77 × 80,330.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,993x = 15,962,498,895.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,962,498,895.13/143,993
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,856.08

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