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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,719.90, 196,553.97 and 139,620.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,719.90, 196,553.97 and 139,620.44 is: 192,285.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,719.90 : 196,553.97 = 139,620.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,719.90/196,553.97 = 139,620.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,719.90x = 196,553.97 × 139,620.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,719.90x = 27,442,950,792.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,442,950,792.38/142,719.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,285.38

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