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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,345.68, 261,250.44 and 115,739.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,345.68, 261,250.44 and 115,739.52 is: 159,692.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,345.68 : 261,250.44 = 115,739.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,345.68/261,250.44 = 115,739.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,345.68x = 261,250.44 × 115,739.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,345.68x = 30,237,000,525.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,237,000,525.39/189,345.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,692.05

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