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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,152.92, 261,049.42 and 141,323.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,152.92, 261,049.42 and 141,323.24 is: 195,039.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,152.92 : 261,049.42 = 141,323.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,152.92/261,049.42 = 141,323.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,152.92x = 261,049.42 × 141,323.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,152.92x = 36,892,349,834.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,892,349,834.52/189,152.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,039.81

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