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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,522.32, 261,540.76 and 108,965.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,522.32, 261,540.76 and 108,965.60 is: 150,372.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,522.32 : 261,540.76 = 108,965.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,522.32/261,540.76 = 108,965.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,522.32x = 261,540.76 × 108,965.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,522.32x = 28,498,945,837.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,498,945,837.86/189,522.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,372.50

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