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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,269.96, 260,746.92 and 156,882.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,269.96, 260,746.92 and 156,882.92 is: 216,129.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,269.96 : 260,746.92 = 156,882.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,269.96/260,746.92 = 156,882.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,269.96x = 260,746.92 × 156,882.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,269.96x = 40,906,738,190.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,906,738,190.61/189,269.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,129.06

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