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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,676.88, 261,756.84 and 104,795.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,676.88, 261,756.84 and 104,795.90 is: 144,619.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,676.88 : 261,756.84 = 104,795.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,676.88/261,756.84 = 104,795.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,676.88x = 261,756.84 × 104,795.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,676.88x = 27,431,043,628.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,431,043,628.96/189,676.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,619.86

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