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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,289.88, 196,392.77 and 81,895.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,289.88, 196,392.77 and 81,895.40 is: 113,034.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,289.88 : 196,392.77 = 81,895.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,289.88/196,392.77 = 81,895.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,289.88x = 196,392.77 × 81,895.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,289.88x = 16,083,664,456.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,083,664,456.26/142,289.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,034.49

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