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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,907.88, 262,138.77 and 109,367.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,907.88, 262,138.77 and 109,367.46 is: 150,965.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,907.88 : 262,138.77 = 109,367.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,907.88/262,138.77 = 109,367.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,907.88x = 262,138.77 × 109,367.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,907.88x = 28,669,451,442.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,669,451,442.42/189,907.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,965.05

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