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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,227.84, 196,127.10 and 122,151.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,227.84, 196,127.10 and 122,151.12 is: 168,442.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,227.84 : 196,127.10 = 122,151.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,227.84/196,127.10 = 122,151.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,227.84x = 196,127.10 × 122,151.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,227.84x = 23,957,144,927.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,957,144,927.35/142,227.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,442.02

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