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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,532.64, 261,445.39 and 122,464.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,532.64, 261,445.39 and 122,464.64 is: 168,930.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,532.64 : 261,445.39 = 122,464.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,532.64/261,445.39 = 122,464.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,532.64x = 261,445.39 × 122,464.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,532.64x = 32,017,814,258.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,017,814,258.78/189,532.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,930.35

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