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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,048.24, 260,904.95 and 141,218.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,048.24, 260,904.95 and 141,218.55 is: 194,895.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,048.24 : 260,904.95 = 141,218.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,048.24/260,904.95 = 141,218.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,048.24x = 260,904.95 × 141,218.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,048.24x = 36,844,618,726.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,844,618,726.82/189,048.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,895.33

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