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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,617.87, 261,650.36 and 104,729.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,617.87, 261,650.36 and 104,729.87 is: 144,514.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,617.87 : 261,650.36 = 104,729.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,617.87/261,650.36 = 104,729.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,617.87x = 261,650.36 × 104,729.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,617.87x = 27,402,608,188.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,402,608,188.25/189,617.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,514.90

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