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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,591.88, 261,650.58 and 109,044.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,591.88, 261,650.58 and 109,044.67 is: 150,489.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,591.88 : 261,650.58 = 109,044.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,591.88/261,650.58 = 109,044.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,591.88x = 261,650.58 × 109,044.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,591.88x = 28,531,601,151.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,531,601,151.41/189,591.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,489.57

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