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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,857.36, 266,158.58 and 142,101.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,857.36, 266,158.58 and 142,101.95 is: 196,112.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,857.36 : 266,158.58 = 142,101.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,857.36/266,158.58 = 142,101.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,857.36x = 266,158.58 × 142,101.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,857.36x = 37,821,651,185.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,821,651,185.93/192,857.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,112.05

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