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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,994.24, 262,149.60 and 113,492.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,994.24, 262,149.60 and 113,492.80 is: 156,594.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,994.24 : 262,149.60 = 113,492.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,994.24/262,149.60 = 113,492.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,994.24x = 262,149.60 × 113,492.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,994.24x = 29,752,092,122.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,752,092,122.88/189,994.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,594.71

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