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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,174.99, 261,051.05 and 108,597.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,174.99, 261,051.05 and 108,597.24 is: 149,858.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,174.99 : 261,051.05 = 108,597.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,174.99/261,051.05 = 108,597.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,174.99x = 261,051.05 × 108,597.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,174.99x = 28,349,423,800.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,349,423,800.60/189,174.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,858.20

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