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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,212.47, 261,246.60 and 121,404.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,212.47, 261,246.60 and 121,404.13 is: 167,623.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,212.47 : 261,246.60 = 121,404.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,212.47/261,246.60 = 121,404.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,212.47x = 261,246.60 × 121,404.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,212.47x = 31,716,414,882.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,716,414,882.23/189,212.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,623.28

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