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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,720.39, 261,814.23 and 104,837.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,720.39, 261,814.23 and 104,837.45 is: 144,675.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,720.39 : 261,814.23 = 104,837.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,720.39/261,814.23 = 104,837.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,720.39x = 261,814.23 × 104,837.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,720.39x = 27,447,936,410.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,447,936,410.55/189,720.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,675.73

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