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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,273.86, 196,496.40 and 110,393.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,273.86, 196,496.40 and 110,393.94 is: 152,466.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,273.86 : 196,496.40 = 110,393.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,273.86/196,496.40 = 110,393.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,273.86x = 196,496.40 × 110,393.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,273.86x = 21,692,011,791.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,692,011,791.82/142,273.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,466.60

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