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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,106.79, 196,126.07 and 99,058.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,106.79, 196,126.07 and 99,058.43 is: 136,713.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,106.79 : 196,126.07 = 99,058.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,106.79/196,126.07 = 99,058.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,106.79x = 196,126.07 × 99,058.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,106.79x = 19,427,940,576.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,427,940,576.27/142,106.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,713.67

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