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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141,001, 194,598.66 and 81,385

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141,001, 194,598.66 and 81,385 is: 112,321.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141,001 : 194,598.66 = 81,385 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141,001/194,598.66 = 81,385/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141,001x = 194,598.66 × 81,385
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141,001x = 15,837,411,944.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,837,411,944.10/141,001
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,321.27

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