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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,777.81, 261,912.50 and 109,208.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,777.81, 261,912.50 and 109,208.73 is: 150,719.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,777.81 : 261,912.50 = 109,208.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,777.81/261,912.50 = 109,208.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,777.81x = 261,912.50 × 109,208.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,777.81x = 28,603,131,496.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,603,131,496.13/189,777.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,719.05

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