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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,465.68, 197,501.72 and 134,881.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,465.68, 197,501.72 and 134,881.68 is: 186,987.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,465.68 : 197,501.72 = 134,881.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,465.68/197,501.72 = 134,881.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,465.68x = 197,501.72 × 134,881.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,465.68x = 26,639,363,796.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,639,363,796.49/142,465.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,987.94

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