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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,719.14, 196,765.70 and 122,790.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,719.14, 196,765.70 and 122,790.09 is: 169,289.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,719.14 : 196,765.70 = 122,790.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,719.14/196,765.70 = 122,790.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,719.14x = 196,765.70 × 122,790.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,719.14x = 24,160,877,397.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,160,877,397.96/142,719.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,289.68

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