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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141,865.62, 195,788.34 and 105,993.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141,865.62, 195,788.34 and 105,993.36 is: 146,281.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141,865.62 : 195,788.34 = 105,993.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141,865.62/195,788.34 = 105,993.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141,865.62x = 195,788.34 × 105,993.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141,865.62x = 20,752,264,005.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,752,264,005.42/141,865.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,281.14

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