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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,366.03, 261,088.74 and 121,271.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,366.03, 261,088.74 and 121,271.05 is: 167,202.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,366.03 : 261,088.74 = 121,271.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,366.03/261,088.74 = 121,271.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,366.03x = 261,088.74 × 121,271.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,366.03x = 31,662,505,576.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,662,505,576.10/189,366.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,202.67

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