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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141,972.30, 212,777.55 and 75,444.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141,972.30, 212,777.55 and 75,444.30 is: 113,070.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141,972.30 : 212,777.55 = 75,444.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141,972.30/212,777.55 = 75,444.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141,972.30x = 212,777.55 × 75,444.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141,972.30x = 16,052,853,315.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,052,853,315.47/141,972.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,070.32

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