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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,037.38, 206,185.64 and 143,098.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,037.38, 206,185.64 and 143,098.92 is: 196,650.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,037.38 : 206,185.64 = 143,098.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,037.38/206,185.64 = 143,098.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,037.38x = 206,185.64 × 143,098.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,037.38x = 29,504,941,688.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,504,941,688.01/150,037.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,650.61

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