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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193,652.53, 267,166.02 and 142,786.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193,652.53, 267,166.02 and 142,786.15 is: 196,989.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193,652.53 : 267,166.02 = 142,786.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193,652.53/267,166.02 = 142,786.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193,652.53x = 267,166.02 × 142,786.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193,652.53x = 38,147,607,406.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,147,607,406.62/193,652.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,989.98

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