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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,502.76, 261,512.22 and 104,618

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,502.76, 261,512.22 and 104,618 is: 144,371.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,502.76 : 261,512.22 = 104,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,502.76/261,512.22 = 104,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,502.76x = 261,512.22 × 104,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,502.76x = 27,358,885,431.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,358,885,431.96/189,502.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,371.96

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