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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,288.78, 260,687.00 and 185,155.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,288.78, 260,687.00 and 185,155.35 is: 254,994.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,288.78 : 260,687.00 = 185,155.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,288.78/260,687.00 = 185,155.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,288.78x = 260,687.00 × 185,155.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,288.78x = 48,267,591,799.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,267,591,799.67/189,288.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,994.47

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