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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,155.88, 261,044.10 and 108,582.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,155.88, 261,044.10 and 108,582.12 is: 149,848.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,155.88 : 261,044.10 = 108,582.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,155.88/261,044.10 = 108,582.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,155.88x = 261,044.10 × 108,582.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,155.88x = 28,344,721,791.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,344,721,791.49/189,155.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,848.48

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