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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,181.59, 261,060.14 and 108,603.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,181.59, 261,060.14 and 108,603.84 is: 149,867.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,181.59 : 261,060.14 = 108,603.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,181.59/261,060.14 = 108,603.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,181.59x = 261,060.14 × 108,603.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,181.59x = 28,352,133,131.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,352,133,131.92/189,181.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,867.29

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