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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,151.53, 195,138.38 and 140,823.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,151.53, 195,138.38 and 140,823.13 is: 193,314.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,151.53 : 195,138.38 = 140,823.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,151.53/195,138.38 = 140,823.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,151.53x = 195,138.38 × 140,823.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,151.53x = 27,479,996,750.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,479,996,750.61/142,151.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,314.82

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