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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,035.91, 260,863.38 and 108,462.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,035.91, 260,863.38 and 108,462.15 is: 149,674.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,035.91 : 260,863.38 = 108,462.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,035.91/260,863.38 = 108,462.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,035.91x = 260,863.38 × 108,462.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,035.91x = 28,293,803,051.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,293,803,051.07/189,035.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,674.22

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