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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,083.92, 260,634.36 and 185,351.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,083.92, 260,634.36 and 185,351.44 is: 255,489.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,083.92 : 260,634.36 = 185,351.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,083.92/260,634.36 = 185,351.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,083.92x = 260,634.36 × 185,351.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,083.92x = 48,308,953,939.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,308,953,939.48/189,083.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,489.49

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