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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,739.02, 261,829.62 and 104,851.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,739.02, 261,829.62 and 104,851.02 is: 144,688.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,739.02 : 261,829.62 = 104,851.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,739.02/261,829.62 = 104,851.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,739.02x = 261,829.62 × 104,851.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,739.02x = 27,453,102,723.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,453,102,723.21/189,739.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,688.76

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