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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,607.90, 261,660.26 and 104,724.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,607.90, 261,660.26 and 104,724.96 is: 144,521.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,607.90 : 261,660.26 = 104,724.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,607.90/261,660.26 = 104,724.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,607.90x = 261,660.26 × 104,724.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,607.90x = 27,402,360,262.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,402,360,262.09/189,607.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,521.19

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