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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,532.95, 261,445.82 and 122,464.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,532.95, 261,445.82 and 122,464.95 is: 168,930.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,532.95 : 261,445.82 = 122,464.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,532.95/261,445.82 = 122,464.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,532.95x = 261,445.82 × 122,464.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,532.95x = 32,017,949,274.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,017,949,274.01/189,532.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,930.78

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