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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141,960.14, 195,897.93 and 78,294.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141,960.14, 195,897.93 and 78,294.14 is: 108,042.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141,960.14 : 195,897.93 = 78,294.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141,960.14/195,897.93 = 78,294.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141,960.14x = 195,897.93 × 78,294.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141,960.14x = 15,337,659,957.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,337,659,957.13/141,960.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,042.02

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