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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,317.46, 213,475.92 and 133,656.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,317.46, 213,475.92 and 133,656.94 is: 200,485.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,317.46 : 213,475.92 = 133,656.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,317.46/213,475.92 = 133,656.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,317.46x = 213,475.92 × 133,656.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,317.46x = 28,532,538,230.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,532,538,230.88/142,317.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,485.16

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