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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,317.79, 261,276.84 and 141,488.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,317.79, 261,276.84 and 141,488.10 is: 195,267.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,317.79 : 261,276.84 = 141,488.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,317.79/261,276.84 = 141,488.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,317.79x = 261,276.84 × 141,488.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,317.79x = 36,967,563,665.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,967,563,665.60/189,317.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,267.25

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