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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,663.70, 261,741.20 and 104,786.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,663.70, 261,741.20 and 104,786.23 is: 144,607.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,663.70 : 261,741.20 = 104,786.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,663.70/261,741.20 = 104,786.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,663.70x = 261,741.20 × 104,786.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,663.70x = 27,426,873,583.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,426,873,583.68/189,663.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,607.92

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