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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,031.28, 195,996.56 and 78,358.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,031.28, 195,996.56 and 78,358.80 is: 108,131.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,031.28 : 195,996.56 = 78,358.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,031.28/195,996.56 = 78,358.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,031.28x = 195,996.56 × 78,358.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,031.28x = 15,358,055,245.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,358,055,245.73/142,031.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,131.50

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