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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,033.93, 260,921.83 and 123,632.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,033.93, 260,921.83 and 123,632.04 is: 170,648.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,033.93 : 260,921.83 = 123,632.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,033.93/260,921.83 = 123,632.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,033.93x = 260,921.83 × 123,632.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,033.93x = 32,258,298,780.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,258,298,780.90/189,033.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,648.20

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