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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,362.73, 261,415.27 and 117,765.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,362.73, 261,415.27 and 117,765.82 is: 162,575.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,362.73 : 261,415.27 = 117,765.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,362.73/261,415.27 = 117,765.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,362.73x = 261,415.27 × 117,765.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,362.73x = 30,785,783,324.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,785,783,324.41/189,362.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,575.72

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