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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,431.76, 261,449.67 and 112,955.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,431.76, 261,449.67 and 112,955.76 is: 155,899.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,431.76 : 261,449.67 = 112,955.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,431.76/261,449.67 = 112,955.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,431.76x = 261,449.67 × 112,955.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,431.76x = 29,532,246,176.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,532,246,176.60/189,431.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,899.13

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