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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141,341.58, 195,047.46 and 77,679.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141,341.58, 195,047.46 and 77,679.36 is: 107,195.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141,341.58 : 195,047.46 = 77,679.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141,341.58/195,047.46 = 77,679.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141,341.58x = 195,047.46 × 77,679.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141,341.58x = 15,151,161,862.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,151,161,862.43/141,341.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,195.36

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