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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,777.71, 262,108.43 and 129,243.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,777.71, 262,108.43 and 129,243.17 is: 178,502.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,777.71 : 262,108.43 = 129,243.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,777.71/262,108.43 = 129,243.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,777.71x = 262,108.43 × 129,243.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,777.71x = 33,875,722,420.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,875,722,420.17/189,777.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,502.12

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