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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,806.96, 197,075.28 and 79,146

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,806.96, 197,075.28 and 79,146 is: 109,222.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,806.96 : 197,075.28 = 79,146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,806.96/197,075.28 = 79,146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,806.96x = 197,075.28 × 79,146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,806.96x = 15,597,720,110.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,597,720,110.88/142,806.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,222.41

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