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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,217.22, 261,110.39 and 107,534.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,217.22, 261,110.39 and 107,534.79 is: 148,392.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,217.22 : 261,110.39 = 107,534.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,217.22/261,110.39 = 107,534.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,217.22x = 261,110.39 × 107,534.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,217.22x = 28,078,450,417.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,078,450,417.79/189,217.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,392.68

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