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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,259.74, 287,821.65 and 142,006.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,259.74, 287,821.65 and 142,006.14 is: 212,589.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,259.74 : 287,821.65 = 142,006.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,259.74/287,821.65 = 142,006.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,259.74x = 287,821.65 × 142,006.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,259.74x = 40,872,441,524.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,872,441,524.93/192,259.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,589.71

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