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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,342.29, 258,217.46 and 142,005.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,342.29, 258,217.46 and 142,005.78 is: 195,729.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,342.29 : 258,217.46 = 142,005.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,342.29/258,217.46 = 142,005.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,342.29x = 258,217.46 × 142,005.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,342.29x = 36,668,371,816.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,668,371,816.92/187,342.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,729.28

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