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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,143.85, 196,091.44 and 84,750.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,143.85, 196,091.44 and 84,750.49 is: 116,915.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,143.85 : 196,091.44 = 84,750.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,143.85/196,091.44 = 84,750.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,143.85x = 196,091.44 × 84,750.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,143.85x = 16,618,845,624.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,618,845,624.81/142,143.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,915.69

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