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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,949.99, 214,154.34 and 95,421.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,949.99, 214,154.34 and 95,421.77 is: 142,951.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,949.99 : 214,154.34 = 95,421.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,949.99/214,154.34 = 95,421.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,949.99x = 214,154.34 × 95,421.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,949.99x = 20,434,985,550.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,434,985,550.46/142,949.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,951.99

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