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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,332.60, 261,291.66 and 108,786.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,332.60, 261,291.66 and 108,786.20 is: 150,132.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,332.60 : 261,291.66 = 108,786.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,332.60/261,291.66 = 108,786.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,332.60x = 261,291.66 × 108,786.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,332.60x = 28,424,926,783.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,424,926,783.09/189,332.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,132.24

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