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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,170.74, 261,009.21 and 124,632.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,170.74, 261,009.21 and 124,632.82 is: 171,962.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,170.74 : 261,009.21 = 124,632.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,170.74/261,009.21 = 124,632.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,170.74x = 261,009.21 × 124,632.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,170.74x = 32,530,313,888.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,530,313,888.27/189,170.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,962.71

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