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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,439.72, 261,379.50 and 108,890.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,439.72, 261,379.50 and 108,890.20 is: 150,241.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,439.72 : 261,379.50 = 108,890.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,439.72/261,379.50 = 108,890.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,439.72x = 261,379.50 × 108,890.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,439.72x = 28,461,666,030.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,461,666,030.90/189,439.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,241.28

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