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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,911.16, 197,222.10 and 79,255

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,911.16, 197,222.10 and 79,255 is: 109,374.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,911.16 : 197,222.10 = 79,255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,911.16/197,222.10 = 79,255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,911.16x = 197,222.10 × 79,255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,911.16x = 15,630,837,535.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,630,837,535.50/142,911.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,374.51

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