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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,010.70, 195,971.49 and 78,348.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,010.70, 195,971.49 and 78,348.48 is: 108,119.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,010.70 : 195,971.49 = 78,348.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,010.70/195,971.49 = 78,348.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,010.70x = 195,971.49 × 78,348.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,010.70x = 15,354,068,364.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,354,068,364.84/142,010.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,119.10

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