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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,332.02, 213,490.33 and 72,209.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,332.02, 213,490.33 and 72,209.51 is: 108,310.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,332.02 : 213,490.33 = 72,209.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,332.02/213,490.33 = 72,209.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,332.02x = 213,490.33 × 72,209.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,332.02x = 15,416,032,119.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,416,032,119.04/142,332.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,310.36

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