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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,778.19, 197,023.06 and 79,114.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,778.19, 197,023.06 and 79,114.62 is: 109,172.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,778.19 : 197,023.06 = 79,114.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,778.19/197,023.06 = 79,114.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,778.19x = 197,023.06 × 79,114.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,778.19x = 15,587,404,523.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,587,404,523.14/142,778.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,172.17

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