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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,052.93, 196,066.58 and 81,658.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,052.93, 196,066.58 and 81,658.61 is: 112,708.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,052.93 : 196,066.58 = 81,658.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,052.93/196,066.58 = 81,658.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,052.93x = 196,066.58 × 81,658.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,052.93x = 16,010,523,001.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,010,523,001.63/142,052.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,708.15

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