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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141,720.23, 195,566.53 and 88,004.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141,720.23, 195,566.53 and 88,004.09 is: 121,441.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141,720.23 : 195,566.53 = 88,004.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141,720.23/195,566.53 = 88,004.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141,720.23x = 195,566.53 × 88,004.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141,720.23x = 17,210,654,507.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,210,654,507.11/141,720.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,441.06

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