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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,715.54, 196,868.13 and 112,389.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,715.54, 196,868.13 and 112,389.14 is: 155,034.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,715.54 : 196,868.13 = 112,389.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,715.54/196,868.13 = 112,389.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,715.54x = 196,868.13 × 112,389.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,715.54x = 22,125,839,824.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,125,839,824.11/142,715.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,034.55

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