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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,719.64, 196,766.38 and 122,790.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,719.64, 196,766.38 and 122,790.59 is: 169,290.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,719.64 : 196,766.38 = 122,790.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,719.64/196,766.38 = 122,790.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,719.64x = 196,766.38 × 122,790.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,719.64x = 24,161,059,892.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,161,059,892.36/142,719.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,290.36

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