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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,755.92, 261,852.84 and 104,867.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,755.92, 261,852.84 and 104,867.50 is: 144,711.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,755.92 : 261,852.84 = 104,867.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,755.92/261,852.84 = 104,867.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,755.92x = 261,852.84 × 104,867.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,755.92x = 27,459,852,698.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,459,852,698.70/189,755.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,711.44

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