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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,533.88, 196,717.52 and 82,092.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,533.88, 196,717.52 and 82,092.76 is: 113,299.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,533.88 : 196,717.52 = 82,092.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,533.88/196,717.52 = 82,092.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,533.88x = 196,717.52 × 82,092.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,533.88x = 16,149,084,157.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,149,084,157.16/142,533.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,299.97

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