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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,563.64, 261,655.72 and 116,988.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,563.64, 261,655.72 and 116,988.72 is: 161,480.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,563.64 : 261,655.72 = 116,988.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,563.64/261,655.72 = 116,988.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,563.64x = 261,655.72 × 116,988.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,563.64x = 30,610,767,763.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,610,767,763.48/189,563.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,480.16

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