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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141,866.62, 195,789.72 and 105,994.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141,866.62, 195,789.72 and 105,994.36 is: 146,282.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141,866.62 : 195,789.72 = 105,994.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141,866.62/195,789.72 = 105,994.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141,866.62x = 195,789.72 × 105,994.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141,866.62x = 20,752,606,065.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,752,606,065.98/141,866.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,282.52

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