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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141,718.21, 195,562.14 and 78,056

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141,718.21, 195,562.14 and 78,056 is: 107,712.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141,718.21 : 195,562.14 = 78,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141,718.21/195,562.14 = 78,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141,718.21x = 195,562.14 × 78,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141,718.21x = 15,264,798,399.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,264,798,399.84/141,718.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,712.33

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