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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,033.41, 196,005.96 and 78,371.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,033.41, 196,005.96 and 78,371.22 is: 108,152.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,033.41 : 196,005.96 = 78,371.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,033.41/196,005.96 = 78,371.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,033.41x = 196,005.96 × 78,371.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,033.41x = 15,361,226,212.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,361,226,212.47/142,033.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,152.20

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