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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,263.68, 261,117.92 and 121,318.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,263.68, 261,117.92 and 121,318.11 is: 167,376.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,263.68 : 261,117.92 = 121,318.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,263.68/261,117.92 = 121,318.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,263.68x = 261,117.92 × 121,318.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,263.68x = 31,678,332,891.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,678,332,891.03/189,263.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,376.72

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