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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,365.94, 261,419.70 and 117,769.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,365.94, 261,419.70 and 117,769.04 is: 162,580.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,365.94 : 261,419.70 = 117,769.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,365.94/261,419.70 = 117,769.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,365.94x = 261,419.70 × 117,769.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,365.94x = 30,787,147,106.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,787,147,106.09/189,365.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,580.17

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