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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,382.64, 261,442.66 and 117,785.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,382.64, 261,442.66 and 117,785.74 is: 162,603.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,382.64 : 261,442.66 = 117,785.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,382.64/261,442.66 = 117,785.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,382.64x = 261,442.66 × 117,785.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,382.64x = 30,794,217,175.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,794,217,175.67/189,382.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,603.17

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