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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,205.76, 196,239.92 and 78,542.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,205.76, 196,239.92 and 78,542.19 is: 108,385.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,205.76 : 196,239.92 = 78,542.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,205.76/196,239.92 = 78,542.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,205.76x = 196,239.92 × 78,542.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,205.76x = 15,413,112,689.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,413,112,689.51/142,205.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,385.99

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