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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,665.76, 261,744.03 and 104,788.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,665.76, 261,744.03 and 104,788.29 is: 144,610.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,665.76 : 261,744.03 = 104,788.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,665.76/261,744.03 = 104,788.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,665.76x = 261,744.03 × 104,788.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,665.76x = 27,427,709,321.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,427,709,321.41/189,665.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,610.76

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