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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,438.24, 261,519.39 and 117,841.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,438.24, 261,519.39 and 117,841.26 is: 162,679.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,438.24 : 261,519.39 = 117,841.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,438.24/261,519.39 = 117,841.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,438.24x = 261,519.39 × 117,841.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,438.24x = 30,817,774,432.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,817,774,432.03/189,438.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,679.80

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