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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,141.61, 291,063.58 and 189,235.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,141.61, 291,063.58 and 189,235.09 is: 282,253.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,141.61 : 291,063.58 = 189,235.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,141.61/291,063.58 = 189,235.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,141.61x = 291,063.58 × 189,235.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,141.61x = 55,079,442,757.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,079,442,757.02/195,141.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,253.71

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