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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,237.34, 261,135.60 and 108,608.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,237.34, 261,135.60 and 108,608.11 is: 149,872.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,237.34 : 261,135.60 = 108,608.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,237.34/261,135.60 = 108,608.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,237.34x = 261,135.60 × 108,608.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,237.34x = 28,361,443,969.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,361,443,969.72/189,237.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,872.35

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