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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,149.92, 261,045.28 and 141,320.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,149.92, 261,045.28 and 141,320.24 is: 195,035.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,149.92 : 261,045.28 = 141,320.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,149.92/261,045.28 = 141,320.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,149.92x = 261,045.28 × 141,320.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,149.92x = 36,890,981,620.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,890,981,620.47/189,149.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,035.67

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