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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,726.08, 261,822.08 and 104,843.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,726.08, 261,822.08 and 104,843.14 is: 144,683.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,726.08 : 261,822.08 = 104,843.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,726.08/261,822.08 = 104,843.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,726.08x = 261,822.08 × 104,843.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,726.08x = 27,450,248,988.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,450,248,988.53/189,726.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,683.58

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