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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,606.59, 261,658.45 and 104,723.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,606.59, 261,658.45 and 104,723.65 is: 144,519.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,606.59 : 261,658.45 = 104,723.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,606.59/261,658.45 = 104,723.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,606.59x = 261,658.45 × 104,723.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,606.59x = 27,401,827,413.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,401,827,413.72/189,606.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,519.39

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