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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,935.58, 204,176.64 and 143,014.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,935.58, 204,176.64 and 143,014.83 is: 197,385.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,935.58 : 204,176.64 = 143,014.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,935.58/204,176.64 = 143,014.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,935.58x = 204,176.64 × 143,014.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,935.58x = 29,200,287,459.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,200,287,459.57/147,935.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,385.16

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