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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,092.40, 283,264.20 and 122,578.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,092.40, 283,264.20 and 122,578.80 is: 183,625.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,092.40 : 283,264.20 = 122,578.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,092.40/283,264.20 = 122,578.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,092.40x = 283,264.20 × 122,578.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,092.40x = 34,722,185,718.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,722,185,718.96/189,092.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,625.50

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