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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,347.41, 196,433.45 and 84,241.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,347.41, 196,433.45 and 84,241.81 is: 116,250.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,347.41 : 196,433.45 = 84,241.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,347.41/196,433.45 = 84,241.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,347.41x = 196,433.45 × 84,241.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,347.41x = 16,547,908,460.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,547,908,460.25/142,347.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,250.16

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