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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,507.40, 283,886.70 and 122,993.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,507.40, 283,886.70 and 122,993.80 is: 184,247.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,507.40 : 283,886.70 = 122,993.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,507.40/283,886.70 = 122,993.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,507.40x = 283,886.70 × 122,993.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,507.40x = 34,916,304,002.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,916,304,002.46/189,507.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,247.71

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