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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,254.76, 261,404.10 and 141,720.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,254.76, 261,404.10 and 141,720.36 is: 195,748.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,254.76 : 261,404.10 = 141,720.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,254.76/261,404.10 = 141,720.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,254.76x = 261,404.10 × 141,720.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,254.76x = 37,046,283,157.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,046,283,157.48/189,254.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,748.22

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