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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,607.21, 196,818.54 and 82,166.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,607.21, 196,818.54 and 82,166.27 is: 113,401.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,607.21 : 196,818.54 = 82,166.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,607.21/196,818.54 = 82,166.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,607.21x = 196,818.54 × 82,166.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,607.21x = 16,171,845,298.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,171,845,298.65/142,607.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,401.32

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