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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141,687.99, 195,196.84 and 98,593.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141,687.99, 195,196.84 and 98,593.37 is: 135,827.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141,687.99 : 195,196.84 = 98,593.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141,687.99/195,196.84 = 98,593.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141,687.99x = 195,196.84 × 98,593.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141,687.99x = 19,245,114,268.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,245,114,268.95/141,687.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,827.42

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