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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,056.69, 196,111.93 and 103,773.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,056.69, 196,111.93 and 103,773.25 is: 143,260.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,056.69 : 196,111.93 = 103,773.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,056.69/196,111.93 = 103,773.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,056.69x = 196,111.93 × 103,773.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,056.69x = 20,351,172,339.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,351,172,339.87/142,056.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,260.93

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