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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,362.70, 261,348.84 and 121,456.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,362.70, 261,348.84 and 121,456.26 is: 167,627.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,362.70 : 261,348.84 = 121,456.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,362.70/261,348.84 = 121,456.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,362.70x = 261,348.84 × 121,456.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,362.70x = 31,742,452,661.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,742,452,661.74/189,362.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,627.80

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