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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143,998.90, 215,998.35 and 125,566.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143,998.90, 215,998.35 and 125,566.90 is: 188,350.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,998.90 : 215,998.35 = 125,566.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,998.90/215,998.35 = 125,566.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,998.90x = 215,998.35 × 125,566.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,998.90x = 27,122,243,214.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,122,243,214.62/143,998.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,350.35

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