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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,652.59, 261,751.19 and 113,175.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,652.59, 261,751.19 and 113,175.63 is: 156,200.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,652.59 : 261,751.19 = 113,175.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,652.59/261,751.19 = 113,175.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,652.59x = 261,751.19 × 113,175.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,652.59x = 29,623,855,265.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,623,855,265.62/189,652.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,200.64

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