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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,389.03, 262,485.57 and 185,846.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,389.03, 262,485.57 and 185,846.09 is: 257,575.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,389.03 : 262,485.57 = 185,846.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,389.03/262,485.57 = 185,846.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,389.03x = 262,485.57 × 185,846.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,389.03x = 48,781,916,865.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,781,916,865.92/189,389.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,575.20

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