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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,483.93, 196,542.14 and 94,086.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,483.93, 196,542.14 and 94,086.29 is: 129,782.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,483.93 : 196,542.14 = 94,086.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,483.93/196,542.14 = 94,086.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,483.93x = 196,542.14 × 94,086.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,483.93x = 18,491,920,802.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,491,920,802.18/142,483.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,782.50

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