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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,311.24, 195,822.90 and 137,982.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,311.24, 195,822.90 and 137,982.60 is: 189,866.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,311.24 : 195,822.90 = 137,982.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,311.24/195,822.90 = 137,982.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,311.24x = 195,822.90 × 137,982.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,311.24x = 27,020,152,881.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,020,152,881.54/142,311.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,866.61

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