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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141,967.89, 195,914.90 and 77,436.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141,967.89, 195,914.90 and 77,436.81 is: 106,862.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141,967.89 : 195,914.90 = 77,436.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141,967.89/195,914.90 = 77,436.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141,967.89x = 195,914.90 × 77,436.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141,967.89x = 15,171,025,081.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,171,025,081.06/141,967.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,862.37

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