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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,714.76, 261,811.65 and 104,837.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,714.76, 261,811.65 and 104,837.29 is: 144,678.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,714.76 : 261,811.65 = 104,837.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,714.76/261,811.65 = 104,837.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,714.76x = 261,811.65 × 104,837.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,714.76x = 27,447,623,876.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,447,623,876.43/189,714.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,678.38

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