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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,809.22, 261,976.77 and 157,947.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,809.22, 261,976.77 and 157,947.06 is: 218,000.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,809.22 : 261,976.77 = 157,947.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,809.22/261,976.77 = 157,947.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,809.22x = 261,976.77 × 157,947.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,809.22x = 41,378,460,609.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,378,460,609.80/189,809.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,000.27

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