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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,894.48, 261,995.16 and 126,243.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,894.48, 261,995.16 and 126,243.04 is: 174,176.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,894.48 : 261,995.16 = 126,243.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,894.48/261,995.16 = 126,243.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,894.48x = 261,995.16 × 126,243.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,894.48x = 33,075,065,463.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,075,065,463.69/189,894.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,176.02

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