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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141,962.83, 195,908.33 and 81,537.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141,962.83, 195,908.33 and 81,537.39 is: 112,521.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141,962.83 : 195,908.33 = 81,537.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141,962.83/195,908.33 = 81,537.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141,962.83x = 195,908.33 × 81,537.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141,962.83x = 15,973,853,907.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,973,853,907.46/141,962.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,521.38

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