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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,314, 196,434.28 and 93,951.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,314, 196,434.28 and 93,951.24 is: 129,679.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,314 : 196,434.28 = 93,951.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,314/196,434.28 = 93,951.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,314x = 196,434.28 × 93,951.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,314x = 18,455,244,184.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,455,244,184.51/142,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,679.75

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