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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,116.14, 206,293.21 and 143,177.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,116.14, 206,293.21 and 143,177.50 is: 196,757.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,116.14 : 206,293.21 = 143,177.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,116.14/206,293.21 = 143,177.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,116.14x = 206,293.21 × 143,177.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,116.14x = 29,536,546,074.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,536,546,074.78/150,116.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,757.96

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