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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,639.38, 213,754.95 and 80,178.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,639.38, 213,754.95 and 80,178.66 is: 120,153.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,639.38 : 213,754.95 = 80,178.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,639.38/213,754.95 = 80,178.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,639.38x = 213,754.95 × 80,178.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,639.38x = 17,138,585,459.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,138,585,459.37/142,639.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,153.25

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