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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,198.52, 261,131.79 and 108,681.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,198.52, 261,131.79 and 108,681.28 is: 150,001.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,198.52 : 261,131.79 = 108,681.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,198.52/261,131.79 = 108,681.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,198.52x = 261,131.79 × 108,681.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,198.52x = 28,380,137,185.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,380,137,185.89/189,198.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,001.90

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