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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,775.09, 261,785.98 and 121,716.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,775.09, 261,785.98 and 121,716.34 is: 167,902.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,775.09 : 261,785.98 = 121,716.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,775.09/261,785.98 = 121,716.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,775.09x = 261,785.98 × 121,716.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,775.09x = 31,863,631,348.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,863,631,348.91/189,775.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,902.07

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