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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141,577.16, 195,295.22 and 88,493

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141,577.16, 195,295.22 and 88,493 is: 122,069.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141,577.16 : 195,295.22 = 88,493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141,577.16/195,295.22 = 88,493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141,577.16x = 195,295.22 × 88,493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141,577.16x = 17,282,259,903.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,282,259,903.46/141,577.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,069.55

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