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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,706.28, 261,794.58 and 104,822.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,706.28, 261,794.58 and 104,822.60 is: 144,655.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,706.28 : 261,794.58 = 104,822.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,706.28/261,794.58 = 104,822.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,706.28x = 261,794.58 × 104,822.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,706.28x = 27,441,988,541.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,441,988,541.51/189,706.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,655.14

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