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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,529.64, 196,529.94 and 106,604.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,529.64, 196,529.94 and 106,604.52 is: 146,993.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,529.64 : 196,529.94 = 106,604.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,529.64/196,529.94 = 106,604.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,529.64x = 196,529.94 × 106,604.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,529.64x = 20,950,979,919.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,950,979,919.33/142,529.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,993.85

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