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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,363.95, 261,416.94 and 117,767.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,363.95, 261,416.94 and 117,767.03 is: 162,577.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,363.95 : 261,416.94 = 117,767.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,363.95/261,416.94 = 117,767.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,363.95x = 261,416.94 × 117,767.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,363.95x = 30,786,297,269.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,786,297,269.03/189,363.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,577.40

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