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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141,465.13, 195,223.51 and 77,803.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141,465.13, 195,223.51 and 77,803.99 is: 107,370.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141,465.13 : 195,223.51 = 77,803.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141,465.13/195,223.51 = 77,803.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141,465.13x = 195,223.51 × 77,803.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141,465.13x = 15,189,167,825.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,189,167,825.29/141,465.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,370.40

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