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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,707.40, 196,749.48 and 122,778.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,707.40, 196,749.48 and 122,778.34 is: 169,273.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,707.40 : 196,749.48 = 122,778.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,707.40/196,749.48 = 122,778.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,707.40x = 196,749.48 × 122,778.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,707.40x = 24,156,574,550.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,156,574,550.26/142,707.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,273.45

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