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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,806.97, 261,973.67 and 157,944.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,806.97, 261,973.67 and 157,944.81 is: 217,997.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,806.97 : 261,973.67 = 157,944.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,806.97/261,973.67 = 157,944.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,806.97x = 261,973.67 × 157,944.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,806.97x = 41,377,380,743.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,377,380,743.43/189,806.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,997.16

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