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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,241.08, 196,292.06 and 78,578.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,241.08, 196,292.06 and 78,578.90 is: 108,438.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,241.08 : 196,292.06 = 78,578.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,241.08/196,292.06 = 78,578.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,241.08x = 196,292.06 × 78,578.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,241.08x = 15,424,414,153.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,424,414,153.53/142,241.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,438.53

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