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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,533.32, 261,446.34 and 122,465.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,533.32, 261,446.34 and 122,465.32 is: 168,931.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,533.32 : 261,446.34 = 122,465.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,533.32/261,446.34 = 122,465.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,533.32x = 261,446.34 × 122,465.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,533.32x = 32,018,109,690.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,018,109,690.93/189,533.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,931.30

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