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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,966.39, 197,317.28 and 79,324.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,966.39, 197,317.28 and 79,324.69 is: 109,481.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,966.39 : 197,317.28 = 79,324.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,966.39/197,317.28 = 79,324.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,966.39x = 197,317.28 × 79,324.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,966.39x = 15,652,132,067.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,652,132,067.64/142,966.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,481.20

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