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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141,796.67, 195,688.89 and 78,134.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141,796.67, 195,688.89 and 78,134.47 is: 107,830.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141,796.67 : 195,688.89 = 78,134.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141,796.67/195,688.89 = 78,134.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141,796.67x = 195,688.89 × 78,134.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141,796.67x = 15,290,046,858.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,290,046,858.47/141,796.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,830.79

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