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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,680.24, 261,676.50 and 114,185

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,680.24, 261,676.50 and 114,185 is: 157,525.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,680.24 : 261,676.50 = 114,185 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,680.24/261,676.50 = 114,185/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,680.24x = 261,676.50 × 114,185
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,680.24x = 29,879,531,152.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,879,531,152.50/189,680.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,525.80

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