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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,121.06, 813,221.56 and 142,759.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,121.06, 813,221.56 and 142,759.08 is: 214,149.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,121.06 : 813,221.56 = 142,759.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,121.06/813,221.56 = 142,759.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,121.06x = 813,221.56 × 142,759.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,121.06x = 116,094,761,741.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,094,761,741.77/542,121.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,149.15

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