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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,180.42, 196,118.86 and 108,114.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,180.42, 196,118.86 and 108,114.22 is: 149,129.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,180.42 : 196,118.86 = 108,114.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,180.42/196,118.86 = 108,114.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,180.42x = 196,118.86 × 108,114.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,180.42x = 21,203,238,057.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,203,238,057.84/142,180.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,129.10

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