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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,979.26, 214,329.42 and 68,079.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,979.26, 214,329.42 and 68,079.28 is: 102,052.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,979.26 : 214,329.42 = 68,079.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,979.26/214,329.42 = 68,079.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,979.26x = 214,329.42 × 68,079.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,979.26x = 14,591,392,596.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,591,392,596.42/142,979.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,052.51

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