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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,160.23, 196,192.65 and 81,750.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,160.23, 196,192.65 and 81,750.43 is: 112,822.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,160.23 : 196,192.65 = 81,750.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,160.23/196,192.65 = 81,750.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,160.23x = 196,192.65 × 81,750.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,160.23x = 16,038,833,500.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,038,833,500.34/142,160.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,822.23

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