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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,329.44, 261,265.84 and 108,700.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,329.44, 261,265.84 and 108,700.24 is: 150,001.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,329.44 : 261,265.84 = 108,700.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,329.44/261,265.84 = 108,700.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,329.44x = 261,265.84 × 108,700.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,329.44x = 28,399,659,511.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,399,659,511.80/189,329.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,001.29

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