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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,250.92, 261,184.68 and 141,421.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,250.92, 261,184.68 and 141,421.20 is: 195,175.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,250.92 : 261,184.68 = 141,421.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,250.92/261,184.68 = 141,421.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,250.92x = 261,184.68 × 141,421.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,250.92x = 36,937,050,867.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,937,050,867.22/189,250.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,175.01

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