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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141,913.76, 195,842.32 and 78,253.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141,913.76, 195,842.32 and 78,253.84 is: 107,991.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141,913.76 : 195,842.32 = 78,253.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141,913.76/195,842.32 = 78,253.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141,913.76x = 195,842.32 × 78,253.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141,913.76x = 15,325,413,574.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,325,413,574.51/141,913.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,991.03

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