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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,020.93, 196,006.23 and 81,591.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,020.93, 196,006.23 and 81,591.45 is: 112,606.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,020.93 : 196,006.23 = 81,591.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,020.93/196,006.23 = 81,591.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,020.93x = 196,006.23 × 81,591.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,020.93x = 15,992,432,514.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,992,432,514.73/142,020.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,606.17

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