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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,211.97, 261,245.91 and 121,403.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,211.97, 261,245.91 and 121,403.63 is: 167,622.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,211.97 : 261,245.91 = 121,403.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,211.97/261,245.91 = 121,403.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,211.97x = 261,245.91 × 121,403.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,211.97x = 31,716,200,490.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,716,200,490.42/189,211.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,622.59

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