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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,290.59, 196,363.83 and 77,763.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,290.59, 196,363.83 and 77,763.82 is: 107,315.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,290.59 : 196,363.83 = 77,763.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,290.59/196,363.83 = 77,763.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,290.59x = 196,363.83 × 77,763.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,290.59x = 15,270,002,021.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,270,002,021.54/142,290.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,315.61

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