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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,069.13, 285,578.35 and 142,641.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,069.13, 285,578.35 and 142,641.19 is: 196,722.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,069.13 : 285,578.35 = 142,641.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,069.13/285,578.35 = 142,641.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,069.13x = 285,578.35 × 142,641.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,069.13x = 40,735,235,682.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,735,235,682.24/207,069.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,722.88

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