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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,135.13, 196,143.55 and 81,704.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,135.13, 196,143.55 and 81,704.22 is: 112,750.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,135.13 : 196,143.55 = 81,704.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,135.13/196,143.55 = 81,704.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,135.13x = 196,143.55 × 81,704.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,135.13x = 16,025,755,760.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,025,755,760.78/142,135.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,750.14

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