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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,785.52, 261,930.06 and 109,211.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,785.52, 261,930.06 and 109,211.40 is: 150,726.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,785.52 : 261,930.06 = 109,211.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,785.52/261,930.06 = 109,211.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,785.52x = 261,930.06 × 109,211.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,785.52x = 28,605,748,554.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,605,748,554.68/189,785.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,726.72

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