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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,657.67, 196,867.46 and 78,995.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,657.67, 196,867.46 and 78,995.46 is: 109,013.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,657.67 : 196,867.46 = 78,995.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,657.67/196,867.46 = 78,995.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,657.67x = 196,867.46 × 78,995.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,657.67x = 15,551,635,166.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,551,635,166.75/142,657.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,013.67

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