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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,879.72, 262,033.36 and 107,087.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,879.72, 262,033.36 and 107,087.16 is: 147,779.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,879.72 : 262,033.36 = 107,087.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,879.72/262,033.36 = 107,087.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,879.72x = 262,033.36 × 107,087.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,879.72x = 28,060,408,347.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,060,408,347.66/189,879.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,779.91

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