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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,182.92, 196,122.31 and 108,116.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,182.92, 196,122.31 and 108,116.72 is: 149,132.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,182.92 : 196,122.31 = 108,116.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,182.92/196,122.31 = 108,116.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,182.92x = 196,122.31 × 108,116.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,182.92x = 21,204,100,876.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,204,100,876.02/142,182.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,132.55

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