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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,361.63, 196,441.99 and 78,690.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,361.63, 196,441.99 and 78,690.77 is: 108,583.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,361.63 : 196,441.99 = 78,690.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,361.63/196,441.99 = 78,690.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,361.63x = 196,441.99 × 78,690.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,361.63x = 15,458,170,274.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,458,170,274.50/142,361.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,583.83

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