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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,777.52, 261,919.02 and 109,203.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,777.52, 261,919.02 and 109,203.40 is: 150,715.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,777.52 : 261,919.02 = 109,203.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,777.52/261,919.02 = 109,203.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,777.52x = 261,919.02 × 109,203.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,777.52x = 28,602,447,508.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,602,447,508.67/189,777.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,715.68

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