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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,380.47, 261,251.42 and 123,930.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,380.47, 261,251.42 and 123,930.55 is: 170,962.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,380.47 : 261,251.42 = 123,930.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,380.47/261,251.42 = 123,930.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,380.47x = 261,251.42 × 123,930.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,380.47x = 32,377,030,862.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,377,030,862.62/189,380.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,962.89

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