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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,674.99, 196,891.09 and 82,245.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,674.99, 196,891.09 and 82,245.30 is: 113,498.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,674.99 : 196,891.09 = 82,245.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,674.99/196,891.09 = 82,245.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,674.99x = 196,891.09 × 82,245.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,674.99x = 16,193,366,764.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,193,366,764.38/142,674.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,498.29

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