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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,033.89, 196,006.55 and 78,371.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,033.89, 196,006.55 and 78,371.64 is: 108,152.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,033.89 : 196,006.55 = 78,371.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,033.89/196,006.55 = 78,371.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,033.89x = 196,006.55 × 78,371.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,033.89x = 15,361,354,823.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,361,354,823.22/142,033.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,152.74

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