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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,109.22, 196,100.09 and 81,680.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,109.22, 196,100.09 and 81,680.02 is: 112,712.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,109.22 : 196,100.09 = 81,680.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,109.22/196,100.09 = 81,680.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,109.22x = 196,100.09 × 81,680.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,109.22x = 16,017,459,273.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,017,459,273.20/142,109.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,712.32

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