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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,446.40, 283,795.20 and 122,932.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,446.40, 283,795.20 and 122,932.80 is: 184,156.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,446.40 : 283,795.20 = 122,932.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,446.40/283,795.20 = 122,932.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,446.40x = 283,795.20 × 122,932.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,446.40x = 34,887,738,562.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,887,738,562.56/189,446.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,156.25

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