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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,065.39, 260,898.50 and 108,499.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,065.39, 260,898.50 and 108,499.55 is: 149,722.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,065.39 : 260,898.50 = 108,499.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,065.39/260,898.50 = 108,499.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,065.39x = 260,898.50 × 108,499.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,065.39x = 28,307,368,812.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,307,368,812.43/189,065.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,722.64

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