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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,217.54, 261,183.45 and 112,760.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,217.54, 261,183.45 and 112,760.63 is: 155,647.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,217.54 : 261,183.45 = 112,760.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,217.54/261,183.45 = 112,760.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,217.54x = 261,183.45 × 112,760.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,217.54x = 29,451,210,367.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,451,210,367.57/189,217.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,647.36

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