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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141,189.21, 195,014.81 and 105,538.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141,189.21, 195,014.81 and 105,538.38 is: 145,772.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141,189.21 : 195,014.81 = 105,538.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141,189.21/195,014.81 = 105,538.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141,189.21x = 195,014.81 × 105,538.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141,189.21x = 20,581,546,595.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,581,546,595.72/141,189.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,772.80

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