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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,414.58, 196,533.43 and 78,753.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,414.58, 196,533.43 and 78,753.44 is: 108,680.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,414.58 : 196,533.43 = 78,753.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,414.58/196,533.43 = 78,753.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,414.58x = 196,533.43 × 78,753.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,414.58x = 15,477,683,687.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,477,683,687.50/142,414.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,680.47

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