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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,690.76, 214,139.92 and 114,945.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,690.76, 214,139.92 and 114,945.76 is: 172,502.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,690.76 : 214,139.92 = 114,945.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,690.76/214,139.92 = 114,945.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,690.76x = 214,139.92 × 114,945.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,690.76x = 24,614,475,850.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,614,475,850.74/142,690.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,502.24

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