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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,211.46, 213,433.83 and 72,110.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,211.46, 213,433.83 and 72,110.82 is: 108,225.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,211.46 : 213,433.83 = 72,110.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,211.46/213,433.83 = 72,110.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,211.46x = 213,433.83 × 72,110.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,211.46x = 15,390,888,497.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,390,888,497.04/142,211.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,225.37

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