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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141,576.16, 195,293.84 and 88,492

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141,576.16, 195,293.84 and 88,492 is: 122,068.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141,576.16 : 195,293.84 = 88,492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141,576.16/195,293.84 = 88,492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141,576.16x = 195,293.84 × 88,492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141,576.16x = 17,281,942,489.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,281,942,489.28/141,576.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,068.17

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