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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,460.92, 261,476.46 and 141,632.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,460.92, 261,476.46 and 141,632.04 is: 195,467.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,460.92 : 261,476.46 = 141,632.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,460.92/261,476.46 = 141,632.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,460.92x = 261,476.46 × 141,632.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,460.92x = 37,033,444,441.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,033,444,441.78/189,460.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,467.46

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