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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,399.98, 261,416.68 and 108,874.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,399.98, 261,416.68 and 108,874.22 is: 150,272.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,399.98 : 261,416.68 = 108,874.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,399.98/261,416.68 = 108,874.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,399.98x = 261,416.68 × 108,874.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,399.98x = 28,461,535,550.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,461,535,550.72/189,399.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,272.11

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