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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,633.91, 261,702.73 and 109,061.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,633.91, 261,702.73 and 109,061.49 is: 150,509.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,633.91 : 261,702.73 = 109,061.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,633.91/261,702.73 = 109,061.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,633.91x = 261,702.73 × 109,061.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,633.91x = 28,541,689,316.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,541,689,316.50/189,633.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,509.42

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