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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,250.34, 261,156.66 and 108,621.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,250.34, 261,156.66 and 108,621.11 is: 149,892.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,250.34 : 261,156.66 = 108,621.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,250.34/261,156.66 = 108,621.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,250.34x = 261,156.66 × 108,621.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,250.34x = 28,367,124,987.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,367,124,987.31/189,250.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,892.07

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