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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,701.21, 261,909.71 and 121,747.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,701.21, 261,909.71 and 121,747.47 is: 168,089.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,701.21 : 261,909.71 = 121,747.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,701.21/261,909.71 = 121,747.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,701.21x = 261,909.71 × 121,747.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,701.21x = 31,886,843,952.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,886,843,952.20/189,701.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,089.83

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