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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,266.07, 261,193.01 and 108,709.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,266.07, 261,193.01 and 108,709.75 is: 150,022.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,266.07 : 261,193.01 = 108,709.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,266.07/261,193.01 = 108,709.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,266.07x = 261,193.01 × 108,709.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,266.07x = 28,394,226,818.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,394,226,818.85/189,266.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,022.81

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