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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,544.92, 196,709.48 and 82,115.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,544.92, 196,709.48 and 82,115.38 is: 113,317.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,544.92 : 196,709.48 = 82,115.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,544.92/196,709.48 = 82,115.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,544.92x = 196,709.48 × 82,115.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,544.92x = 16,152,872,921.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,152,872,921.54/142,544.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,317.78

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