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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,719.72, 214,017.60 and 76,145.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,719.72, 214,017.60 and 76,145.04 is: 114,184.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,719.72 : 214,017.60 = 76,145.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,719.72/214,017.60 = 76,145.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,719.72x = 214,017.60 × 76,145.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,719.72x = 16,296,378,712.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,296,378,712.70/142,719.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,184.49

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