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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,485.43, 261,533.86 and 124,966.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,485.43, 261,533.86 and 124,966.34 is: 172,482.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,485.43 : 261,533.86 = 124,966.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,485.43/261,533.86 = 124,966.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,485.43x = 261,533.86 × 124,966.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,485.43x = 32,682,930,805.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,682,930,805.00/189,485.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,482.56

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