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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,876.34, 196,719.45 and 108,775.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,876.34, 196,719.45 and 108,775.34 is: 149,767.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,876.34 : 196,719.45 = 108,775.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,876.34/196,719.45 = 108,775.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,876.34x = 196,719.45 × 108,775.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,876.34x = 21,398,225,058.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,398,225,058.36/142,876.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,767.45

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