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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141,855.72, 195,778.62 and 81,445.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141,855.72, 195,778.62 and 81,445.29 is: 112,404.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141,855.72 : 195,778.62 = 81,445.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141,855.72/195,778.62 = 81,445.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141,855.72x = 195,778.62 × 81,445.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141,855.72x = 15,945,246,481.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,945,246,481.70/141,855.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,404.68

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