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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,504.76, 261,514.96 and 104,620

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,504.76, 261,514.96 and 104,620 is: 144,374.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,504.76 : 261,514.96 = 104,620 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,504.76/261,514.96 = 104,620/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,504.76x = 261,514.96 × 104,620
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,504.76x = 27,359,695,115.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,359,695,115.20/189,504.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,374.71

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