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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141,855.12, 195,773.86 and 105,982.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141,855.12, 195,773.86 and 105,982.86 is: 146,266.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141,855.12 : 195,773.86 = 105,982.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141,855.12/195,773.86 = 105,982.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141,855.12x = 195,773.86 × 105,982.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141,855.12x = 20,748,672,810.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,748,672,810.83/141,855.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,266.64

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