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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,675.76, 261,757.86 and 104,798.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,675.76, 261,757.86 and 104,798.32 is: 144,624.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,675.76 : 261,757.86 = 104,798.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,675.76/261,757.86 = 104,798.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,675.76x = 261,757.86 × 104,798.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,675.76x = 27,431,783,974.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,431,783,974.80/189,675.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,624.62

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