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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,774, 261,888.12 and 114,338.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,774, 261,888.12 and 114,338.16 is: 157,786.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,774 : 261,888.12 = 114,338.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,774/261,888.12 = 114,338.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,774x = 261,888.12 × 114,338.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,774x = 29,943,805,766.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,943,805,766.66/189,774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,786.66

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