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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141,492.78, 195,358.44 and 99,108.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141,492.78, 195,358.44 and 99,108.72 is: 136,838.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141,492.78 : 195,358.44 = 99,108.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141,492.78/195,358.44 = 99,108.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141,492.78x = 195,358.44 × 99,108.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141,492.78x = 19,361,724,929.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,361,724,929.60/141,492.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,838.96

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