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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,610.21, 261,663.69 and 104,728.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,610.21, 261,663.69 and 104,728.69 is: 144,526.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,610.21 : 261,663.69 = 104,728.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,610.21/261,663.69 = 104,728.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,610.21x = 261,663.69 × 104,728.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,610.21x = 27,403,695,474.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,403,695,474.27/189,610.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,526.48

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