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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,828.46, 261,954.97 and 109,258.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,828.46, 261,954.97 and 109,258.57 is: 150,772.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,828.46 : 261,954.97 = 109,258.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,828.46/261,954.97 = 109,258.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,828.46x = 261,954.97 × 109,258.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,828.46x = 28,620,825,426.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,620,825,426.59/189,828.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,772.05

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