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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141,486, 195,250.80 and 81,870

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141,486, 195,250.80 and 81,870 is: 112,980.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141,486 : 195,250.80 = 81,870 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141,486/195,250.80 = 81,870/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141,486x = 195,250.80 × 81,870
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141,486x = 15,985,182,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,985,182,996/141,486
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,980.67

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