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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,286.63, 196,388.28 and 81,892.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,286.63, 196,388.28 and 81,892.15 is: 113,030.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,286.63 : 196,388.28 = 81,892.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,286.63/196,388.28 = 81,892.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,286.63x = 196,388.28 × 81,892.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,286.63x = 16,082,657,993.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,082,657,993.03/142,286.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,030.01

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