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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,630.72, 261,709.92 and 109,061.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,630.72, 261,709.92 and 109,061.28 is: 150,515.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,630.72 : 261,709.92 = 109,061.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,630.72/261,709.92 = 109,061.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,630.72x = 261,709.92 × 109,061.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,630.72x = 28,542,418,863.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,542,418,863.90/189,630.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,515.80

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