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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,729.20, 291,445.80 and 141,269.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,729.20, 291,445.80 and 141,269.20 is: 211,433.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,729.20 : 291,445.80 = 141,269.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,729.20/291,445.80 = 141,269.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,729.20x = 291,445.80 × 141,269.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,729.20x = 41,172,315,009.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,172,315,009.36/194,729.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,433.70

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