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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,279.40, 213,419.10 and 135,718.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,279.40, 213,419.10 and 135,718.40 is: 203,577.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,279.40 : 213,419.10 = 135,718.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,279.40/213,419.10 = 135,718.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,279.40x = 213,419.10 × 135,718.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,279.40x = 28,964,898,781.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,964,898,781.44/142,279.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,577.60

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