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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141,418.82, 195,158.72 and 77,760.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141,418.82, 195,158.72 and 77,760.72 is: 107,310.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141,418.82 : 195,158.72 = 77,760.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141,418.82/195,158.72 = 77,760.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141,418.82x = 195,158.72 × 77,760.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141,418.82x = 15,175,682,581.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,175,682,581.48/141,418.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,310.21

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