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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,541.62, 261,582.84 and 108,995.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,541.62, 261,582.84 and 108,995.22 is: 150,422.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,541.62 : 261,582.84 = 108,995.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,541.62/261,582.84 = 108,995.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,541.62x = 261,582.84 × 108,995.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,541.62x = 28,511,279,194.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,511,279,194.02/189,541.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,422.26

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