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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141,954.17, 212,488.35 and 104,556.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141,954.17, 212,488.35 and 104,556.47 is: 156,508.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141,954.17 : 212,488.35 = 104,556.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141,954.17/212,488.35 = 104,556.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141,954.17x = 212,488.35 × 104,556.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141,954.17x = 22,217,031,792.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,217,031,792.12/141,954.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,508.48

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