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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,636.26, 261,705.56 and 109,063.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,636.26, 261,705.56 and 109,063.71 is: 150,512.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,636.26 : 261,705.56 = 109,063.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,636.26/261,705.56 = 109,063.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,636.26x = 261,705.56 × 109,063.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,636.26x = 28,542,578,755.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,542,578,755.91/189,636.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,512.25

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