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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141,966.59, 212,994.23 and 42,127.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141,966.59, 212,994.23 and 42,127.29 is: 63,204.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141,966.59 : 212,994.23 = 42,127.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141,966.59/212,994.23 = 42,127.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141,966.59x = 212,994.23 × 42,127.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141,966.59x = 8,972,869,484.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,972,869,484.90/141,966.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,204.09

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