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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,674.88, 261,754.08 and 104,793.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,674.88, 261,754.08 and 104,793.90 is: 144,617.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,674.88 : 261,754.08 = 104,793.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,674.88/261,754.08 = 104,793.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,674.88x = 261,754.08 × 104,793.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,674.88x = 27,430,230,884.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,430,230,884.11/189,674.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,617.10

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