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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,650, 196,908.84 and 83,034

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,650, 196,908.84 and 83,034 is: 114,617.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,650 : 196,908.84 = 83,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,650/196,908.84 = 83,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,650x = 196,908.84 × 83,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,650x = 16,350,128,620.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,350,128,620.56/142,650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,617.10

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