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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,658.83, 261,732.56 and 104,770.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,658.83, 261,732.56 and 104,770.83 is: 144,585.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,658.83 : 261,732.56 = 104,770.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,658.83/261,732.56 = 104,770.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,658.83x = 261,732.56 × 104,770.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,658.83x = 27,421,937,025.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,421,937,025.37/189,658.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,585.61

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