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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,264.57, 261,190.94 and 108,708.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,264.57, 261,190.94 and 108,708.25 is: 150,020.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,264.57 : 261,190.94 = 108,708.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,264.57/261,190.94 = 108,708.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,264.57x = 261,190.94 × 108,708.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,264.57x = 28,393,609,459.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,393,609,459.71/189,264.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,020.74

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