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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,775.22, 197,030.97 and 79,114.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,775.22, 197,030.97 and 79,114.08 is: 109,178.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,775.22 : 197,030.97 = 79,114.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,775.22/197,030.97 = 79,114.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,775.22x = 197,030.97 × 79,114.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,775.22x = 15,587,923,923.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,587,923,923.06/142,775.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,178.08

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