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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141,997.88, 195,955.98 and 78,338.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141,997.88, 195,955.98 and 78,338.36 is: 108,106.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141,997.88 : 195,955.98 = 78,338.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141,997.88/195,955.98 = 78,338.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141,997.88x = 195,955.98 × 78,338.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141,997.88x = 15,350,870,105.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,350,870,105.39/141,997.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,106.33

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