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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,532.39, 261,445.05 and 122,464.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,532.39, 261,445.05 and 122,464.39 is: 168,930.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,532.39 : 261,445.05 = 122,464.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,532.39/261,445.05 = 122,464.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,532.39x = 261,445.05 × 122,464.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,532.39x = 32,017,706,647.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,017,706,647.22/189,532.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,930.00

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