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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,522, 261,422.46 and 112,987.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,522, 261,422.46 and 112,987.92 is: 155,853.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,522 : 261,422.46 = 112,987.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,522/261,422.46 = 112,987.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,522x = 261,422.46 × 112,987.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,522x = 29,537,579,996.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,537,579,996.68/189,522
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,853.04

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