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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141,219, 194,899.50 and 81,603

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141,219, 194,899.50 and 81,603 is: 112,622.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141,219 : 194,899.50 = 81,603 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141,219/194,899.50 = 81,603/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141,219x = 194,899.50 × 81,603
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141,219x = 15,904,383,898.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,904,383,898.50/141,219
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,622.13

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