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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,190.68, 260,922.51 and 159,866.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,190.68, 260,922.51 and 159,866.08 is: 220,479.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,190.68 : 260,922.51 = 159,866.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,190.68/260,922.51 = 159,866.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,190.68x = 260,922.51 × 159,866.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,190.68x = 41,712,658,094.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,712,658,094.89/189,190.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,479.46

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