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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,173.46, 260,911.76 and 121,196.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,173.46, 260,911.76 and 121,196.76 is: 167,156.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,173.46 : 260,911.76 = 121,196.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,173.46/260,911.76 = 121,196.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,173.46x = 260,911.76 × 121,196.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,173.46x = 31,621,660,181.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,621,660,181.99/189,173.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,156.96

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