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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,625.62, 261,670.05 and 104,736

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,625.62, 261,670.05 and 104,736 is: 144,528.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,625.62 : 261,670.05 = 104,736 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,625.62/261,670.05 = 104,736/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,625.62x = 261,670.05 × 104,736
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,625.62x = 27,406,274,356.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,406,274,356.80/189,625.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,528.33

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