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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,668.52, 196,879.94 and 79,006.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,668.52, 196,879.94 and 79,006.12 is: 109,027.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,668.52 : 196,879.94 = 79,006.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,668.52/196,879.94 = 79,006.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,668.52x = 196,879.94 × 79,006.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,668.52x = 15,554,720,165.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,554,720,165.23/142,668.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,027.00

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