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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141,709.89, 212,663.12 and 91,665.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141,709.89, 212,663.12 and 91,665.39 is: 137,561.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141,709.89 : 212,663.12 = 91,665.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141,709.89/212,663.12 = 91,665.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141,709.89x = 212,663.12 × 91,665.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141,709.89x = 19,493,847,375.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,493,847,375.09/141,709.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,561.66

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