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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,569.28, 196,712.17 and 97,341.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,569.28, 196,712.17 and 97,341.45 is: 134,308.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,569.28 : 196,712.17 = 97,341.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,569.28/196,712.17 = 97,341.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,569.28x = 196,712.17 × 97,341.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,569.28x = 19,148,247,860.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,148,247,860.45/142,569.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,308.37

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