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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,223.96, 196,278.36 and 78,562.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,223.96, 196,278.36 and 78,562.64 is: 108,421.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,223.96 : 196,278.36 = 78,562.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,223.96/196,278.36 = 78,562.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,223.96x = 196,278.36 × 78,562.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,223.96x = 15,420,146,136.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,420,146,136.47/142,223.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,421.58

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