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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,253.91, 196,312.46 and 78,593.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,253.91, 196,312.46 and 78,593.18 is: 108,459.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,253.91 : 196,312.46 = 78,593.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,253.91/196,312.46 = 78,593.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,253.91x = 196,312.46 × 78,593.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,253.91x = 15,428,819,130.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,428,819,130.49/142,253.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,459.72

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