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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141,615.24, 195,411.80 and 84,256.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141,615.24, 195,411.80 and 84,256.24 is: 116,263.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141,615.24 : 195,411.80 = 84,256.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141,615.24/195,411.80 = 84,256.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141,615.24x = 195,411.80 × 84,256.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141,615.24x = 16,464,663,519.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,464,663,519.63/141,615.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,263.36

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