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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,023.24, 196,063.09 and 88,325.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,023.24, 196,063.09 and 88,325.56 is: 121,933.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,023.24 : 196,063.09 = 88,325.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,023.24/196,063.09 = 88,325.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,023.24x = 196,063.09 × 88,325.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,023.24x = 17,317,381,637.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,317,381,637.82/142,023.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,933.44

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