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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141,156, 194,812.56 and 81,540

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141,156, 194,812.56 and 81,540 is: 112,535.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141,156 : 194,812.56 = 81,540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141,156/194,812.56 = 81,540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141,156x = 194,812.56 × 81,540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141,156x = 15,885,016,142.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,885,016,142.40/141,156
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,535.18

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