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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,010.28, 212,683.32 and 112,228.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,010.28, 212,683.32 and 112,228.20 is: 168,079.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,010.28 : 212,683.32 = 112,228.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,010.28/212,683.32 = 112,228.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,010.28x = 212,683.32 × 112,228.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,010.28x = 23,869,066,173.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,869,066,173.62/142,010.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,079.85

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