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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193,414.68, 266,838.84 and 142,548.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193,414.68, 266,838.84 and 142,548.84 is: 196,663.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193,414.68 : 266,838.84 = 142,548.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193,414.68/266,838.84 = 142,548.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193,414.68x = 266,838.84 × 142,548.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193,414.68x = 38,037,567,108.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,037,567,108.95/193,414.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,663.29

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