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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,399.12, 261,385.56 and 108,854.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,399.12, 261,385.56 and 108,854.76 is: 150,228.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,399.12 : 261,385.56 = 108,854.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,399.12/261,385.56 = 108,854.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,399.12x = 261,385.56 × 108,854.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,399.12x = 28,453,062,401.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,453,062,401.27/189,399.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,228.06

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