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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141,439.98, 195,185.52 and 77,773.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141,439.98, 195,185.52 and 77,773.98 is: 107,327.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141,439.98 : 195,185.52 = 77,773.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141,439.98/195,185.52 = 77,773.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141,439.98x = 195,185.52 × 77,773.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141,439.98x = 15,180,354,728.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,180,354,728.77/141,439.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,327.18

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