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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,264.70, 261,119.33 and 121,319.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,264.70, 261,119.33 and 121,319.14 is: 167,378.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,264.70 : 261,119.33 = 121,319.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,264.70/261,119.33 = 121,319.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,264.70x = 261,119.33 × 121,319.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,264.70x = 31,678,770,640.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,678,770,640.78/189,264.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,378.13

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