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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,102.83, 212,951.07 and 104,366.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,102.83, 212,951.07 and 104,366.82 is: 156,401.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,102.83 : 212,951.07 = 104,366.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,102.83/212,951.07 = 104,366.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,102.83x = 212,951.07 × 104,366.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,102.83x = 22,225,025,991.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,225,025,991.50/142,102.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,401.01

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