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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,554.78, 261,273.72 and 134,382.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,554.78, 261,273.72 and 134,382.44 is: 185,226.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,554.78 : 261,273.72 = 134,382.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,554.78/261,273.72 = 134,382.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,554.78x = 261,273.72 × 134,382.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,554.78x = 35,110,600,001.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,110,600,001.48/189,554.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,226.67

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