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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,731.91, 261,819.72 and 104,843.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,731.91, 261,819.72 and 104,843.50 is: 144,678.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,731.91 : 261,819.72 = 104,843.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,731.91/261,819.72 = 104,843.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,731.91x = 261,819.72 × 104,843.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,731.91x = 27,450,095,813.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,450,095,813.82/189,731.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,678.33

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