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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,626.62, 261,671.43 and 104,737

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,626.62, 261,671.43 and 104,737 is: 144,529.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,626.62 : 261,671.43 = 104,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,626.62/261,671.43 = 104,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,626.62x = 261,671.43 × 104,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,626.62x = 27,406,680,563.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,406,680,563.91/189,626.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,529.71

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