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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,691.76, 196,914.51 and 79,033.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,691.76, 196,914.51 and 79,033.59 is: 109,066.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,691.76 : 196,914.51 = 79,033.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,691.76/196,914.51 = 79,033.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,691.76x = 196,914.51 × 79,033.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,691.76x = 15,562,860,648.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,562,860,648.39/142,691.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,066.29

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