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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,262.07, 261,187.49 and 108,705.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,262.07, 261,187.49 and 108,705.75 is: 150,017.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,262.07 : 261,187.49 = 108,705.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,262.07/261,187.49 = 108,705.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,262.07x = 261,187.49 × 108,705.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,262.07x = 28,392,580,671.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,392,580,671.91/189,262.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,017.28

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