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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141,609.72, 195,419.34 and 77,945.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141,609.72, 195,419.34 and 77,945.88 is: 107,564.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141,609.72 : 195,419.34 = 77,945.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141,609.72/195,419.34 = 77,945.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141,609.72x = 195,419.34 × 77,945.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141,609.72x = 15,232,132,425.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,232,132,425.32/141,609.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,564.17

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