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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,531.88, 196,714.76 and 82,090.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,531.88, 196,714.76 and 82,090.76 is: 113,297.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,531.88 : 196,714.76 = 82,090.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,531.88/196,714.76 = 82,090.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,531.88x = 196,714.76 × 82,090.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,531.88x = 16,148,464,151.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,148,464,151.62/142,531.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,297.21

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