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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,320.45, 261,215.60 and 115,714.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,320.45, 261,215.60 and 115,714.23 is: 159,657.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,320.45 : 261,215.60 = 115,714.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,320.45/261,215.60 = 115,714.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,320.45x = 261,215.60 × 115,714.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,320.45x = 30,226,361,439.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,226,361,439.42/189,320.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,657.14

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