Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141,602.56, 195,380.16 and 81,952
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 141,602.56, 195,380.16 and 81,952 is: 113,075.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,602.56 : 195,380.16 = 81,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,602.56/195,380.16 = 81,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,602.56x = 195,380.16 × 81,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,602.56x = 16,011,794,872.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,011,794,872.32/141,602.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 113,075.60
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