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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,635.74, 261,704.88 and 109,063.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,635.74, 261,704.88 and 109,063.21 is: 150,511.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,635.74 : 261,704.88 = 109,063.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,635.74/261,704.88 = 109,063.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,635.74x = 261,704.88 × 109,063.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,635.74x = 28,542,374,285.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,542,374,285.46/189,635.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,511.58

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