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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,708.52, 261,823.71 and 109,134.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,708.52, 261,823.71 and 109,134.58 is: 150,620.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,708.52 : 261,823.71 = 109,134.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,708.52/261,823.71 = 109,134.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,708.52x = 261,823.71 × 109,134.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,708.52x = 28,574,020,624.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,574,020,624.89/189,708.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,620.65

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