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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,533.38, 196,716.94 and 82,092.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,533.38, 196,716.94 and 82,092.26 is: 113,299.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,533.38 : 196,716.94 = 82,092.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,533.38/196,716.94 = 82,092.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,533.38x = 196,716.94 × 82,092.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,533.38x = 16,148,938,184.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,148,938,184.88/142,533.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,299.34

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