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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141,904.56, 195,862.41 and 85,305

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141,904.56, 195,862.41 and 85,305 is: 117,741.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141,904.56 : 195,862.41 = 85,305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141,904.56/195,862.41 = 85,305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141,904.56x = 195,862.41 × 85,305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141,904.56x = 16,708,042,885.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,708,042,885.05/141,904.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,741.41

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