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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141,977, 212,903.13 and 53,168.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141,977, 212,903.13 and 53,168.22 is: 79,728.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141,977 : 212,903.13 = 53,168.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141,977/212,903.13 = 53,168.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141,977x = 212,903.13 × 53,168.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141,977x = 11,319,680,454.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,319,680,454.53/141,977
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,728.97

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