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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,367.70, 261,422.11 and 117,770.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,367.70, 261,422.11 and 117,770.79 is: 162,582.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,367.70 : 261,422.11 = 117,770.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,367.70/261,422.11 = 117,770.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,367.70x = 261,422.11 × 117,770.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,367.70x = 30,787,888,418.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,787,888,418.17/189,367.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,582.58

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