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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,038.27, 196,012.59 and 78,376.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,038.27, 196,012.59 and 78,376.02 is: 108,158.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,038.27 : 196,012.59 = 78,376.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,038.27/196,012.59 = 78,376.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,038.27x = 196,012.59 × 78,376.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,038.27x = 15,362,686,674.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,362,686,674.09/142,038.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,158.78

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