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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,986.26, 214,339.94 and 68,086.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,986.26, 214,339.94 and 68,086.28 is: 102,063.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,986.26 : 214,339.94 = 68,086.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,986.26/214,339.94 = 68,086.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,986.26x = 214,339.94 × 68,086.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,986.26x = 14,593,608,829.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,593,608,829.59/142,986.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,063.02

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