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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,196.20, 261,121.86 and 113,786.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,196.20, 261,121.86 and 113,786.28 is: 157,043.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,196.20 : 261,121.86 = 113,786.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,196.20/261,121.86 = 113,786.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,196.20x = 261,121.86 × 113,786.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,196.20x = 29,712,085,076.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,712,085,076.08/189,196.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,043.77

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