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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,287.83, 261,216.69 and 108,720.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,287.83, 261,216.69 and 108,720.55 is: 150,034.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,287.83 : 261,216.69 = 108,720.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,287.83/261,216.69 = 108,720.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,287.83x = 261,216.69 × 108,720.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,287.83x = 28,399,622,205.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,399,622,205.98/189,287.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,034.06

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