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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,691.08, 261,770.58 and 104,811.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,691.08, 261,770.58 and 104,811.72 is: 144,638.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,691.08 : 261,770.58 = 104,811.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,691.08/261,770.58 = 104,811.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,691.08x = 261,770.58 × 104,811.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,691.08x = 27,436,624,735.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,436,624,735.20/189,691.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,638.45

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