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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141,569.16, 195,284.18 and 88,485

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141,569.16, 195,284.18 and 88,485 is: 122,058.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141,569.16 : 195,284.18 = 88,485 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141,569.16/195,284.18 = 88,485/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141,569.16x = 195,284.18 × 88,485
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141,569.16x = 17,279,720,667.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,279,720,667.30/141,569.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,058.51

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