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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,411.92, 261,403.72 and 108,852.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,411.92, 261,403.72 and 108,852.56 is: 150,225.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,411.92 : 261,403.72 = 108,852.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,411.92/261,403.72 = 108,852.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,411.92x = 261,403.72 × 108,852.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,411.92x = 28,454,464,115.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,454,464,115.52/189,411.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,225.31

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