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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,522.86, 261,541.44 and 108,966.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,522.86, 261,541.44 and 108,966.11 is: 150,373.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,522.86 : 261,541.44 = 108,966.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,522.86/261,541.44 = 108,966.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,522.86x = 261,541.44 × 108,966.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,522.86x = 28,499,152,012.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,499,152,012.89/189,522.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,373.17

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