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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141,642.93, 195,045.39 and 138,499.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141,642.93, 195,045.39 and 138,499.59 is: 190,716.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141,642.93 : 195,045.39 = 138,499.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141,642.93/195,045.39 = 138,499.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141,642.93x = 195,045.39 × 138,499.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141,642.93x = 27,013,706,546.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,013,706,546.39/141,642.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,716.94

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