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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,152.91, 261,049.43 and 141,323.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,152.91, 261,049.43 and 141,323.22 is: 195,039.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,152.91 : 261,049.43 = 141,323.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,152.91/261,049.43 = 141,323.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,152.91x = 261,049.43 × 141,323.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,152.91x = 36,892,345,320.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,892,345,320.15/189,152.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,039.80

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