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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141,573.16, 195,289.70 and 88,489

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141,573.16, 195,289.70 and 88,489 is: 122,064.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141,573.16 : 195,289.70 = 88,489 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141,573.16/195,289.70 = 88,489/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141,573.16x = 195,289.70 × 88,489
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141,573.16x = 17,280,990,263.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,280,990,263.30/141,573.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,064.03

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