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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141,573.12, 195,360.84 and 84,209.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141,573.12, 195,360.84 and 84,209.28 is: 116,202.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141,573.12 : 195,360.84 = 84,209.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141,573.12/195,360.84 = 84,209.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141,573.12x = 195,360.84 × 84,209.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141,573.12x = 16,451,195,676.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,451,195,676.60/141,573.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,202.82

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