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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,732.74, 261,808.89 and 104,844.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,732.74, 261,808.89 and 104,844.74 is: 144,673.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,732.74 : 261,808.89 = 104,844.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,732.74/261,808.89 = 104,844.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,732.74x = 261,808.89 × 104,844.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,732.74x = 27,449,285,001.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,449,285,001.74/189,732.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,673.42

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