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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,113.16, 261,097.65 and 117,590.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,113.16, 261,097.65 and 117,590.43 is: 162,350.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,113.16 : 261,097.65 = 117,590.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,113.16/261,097.65 = 117,590.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,113.16x = 261,097.65 × 117,590.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,113.16x = 30,702,584,935.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,702,584,935.49/189,113.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,350.34

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