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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141,347.16, 194,977.98 and 88,263

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141,347.16, 194,977.98 and 88,263 is: 121,752.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141,347.16 : 194,977.98 = 88,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141,347.16/194,977.98 = 88,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141,347.16x = 194,977.98 × 88,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141,347.16x = 17,209,341,448.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,209,341,448.74/141,347.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,752.30

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