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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,209.36, 196,286.76 and 88,463.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,209.36, 196,286.76 and 88,463.88 is: 122,103.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,209.36 : 196,286.76 = 88,463.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,209.36/196,286.76 = 88,463.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,209.36x = 196,286.76 × 88,463.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,209.36x = 17,364,288,382.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,364,288,382.23/142,209.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,103.70

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