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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,536.12, 196,569.90 and 122,386.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,536.12, 196,569.90 and 122,386.68 is: 168,782.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,536.12 : 196,569.90 = 122,386.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,536.12/196,569.90 = 122,386.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,536.12x = 196,569.90 × 122,386.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,536.12x = 24,057,537,448.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,057,537,448.93/142,536.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,782.04

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