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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,268.15, 261,205.75 and 108,711.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,268.15, 261,205.75 and 108,711.22 is: 150,030.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,268.15 : 261,205.75 = 108,711.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,268.15/261,205.75 = 108,711.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,268.15x = 261,205.75 × 108,711.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,268.15x = 28,395,994,828.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,395,994,828.72/189,268.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,030.50

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