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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,148.92, 261,043.90 and 141,319.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,148.92, 261,043.90 and 141,319.24 is: 195,034.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,148.92 : 261,043.90 = 141,319.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,148.92/261,043.90 = 141,319.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,148.92x = 261,043.90 × 141,319.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,148.92x = 36,890,525,554.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,890,525,554.64/189,148.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,034.29

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