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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,794.02, 261,941.80 and 109,219.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,794.02, 261,941.80 and 109,219.90 is: 150,738.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,794.02 : 261,941.80 = 109,219.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,794.02/261,941.80 = 109,219.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,794.02x = 261,941.80 × 109,219.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,794.02x = 28,609,257,201.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,609,257,201.82/189,794.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,738.45

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