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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141,999.76, 195,924.72 and 86,795.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141,999.76, 195,924.72 and 86,795.14 is: 119,755.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141,999.76 : 195,924.72 = 86,795.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141,999.76/195,924.72 = 86,795.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141,999.76x = 195,924.72 × 86,795.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141,999.76x = 17,005,313,501.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,005,313,501.86/141,999.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,755.93

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