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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,664.26, 261,741.96 and 104,786.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,664.26, 261,741.96 and 104,786.79 is: 144,608.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,664.26 : 261,741.96 = 104,786.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,664.26/261,741.96 = 104,786.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,664.26x = 261,741.96 × 104,786.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,664.26x = 27,427,099,796.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,427,099,796.71/189,664.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,608.69

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