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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,070.69, 196,082.98 and 84,713.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,070.69, 196,082.98 and 84,713.72 is: 116,920.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,070.69 : 196,082.98 = 84,713.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,070.69/196,082.98 = 84,713.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,070.69x = 196,082.98 × 84,713.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,070.69x = 16,610,917,472.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,610,917,472.29/142,070.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,920.09

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