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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,046.24, 260,902.19 and 141,216.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,046.24, 260,902.19 and 141,216.55 is: 194,892.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,046.24 : 260,902.19 = 141,216.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,046.24/260,902.19 = 141,216.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,046.24x = 260,902.19 × 141,216.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,046.24x = 36,843,706,860.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,843,706,860.03/189,046.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,892.57

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