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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,954.03, 260,774.96 and 141,124.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,954.03, 260,774.96 and 141,124.34 is: 194,765.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,954.03 : 260,774.96 = 141,124.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,954.03/260,774.96 = 141,124.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,954.03x = 260,774.96 × 141,124.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,954.03x = 36,801,692,109.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,801,692,109.03/188,954.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,765.33

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