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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,756, 261,853.04 and 104,868

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,756, 261,853.04 and 104,868 is: 144,712.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,756 : 261,853.04 = 104,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,756/261,853.04 = 104,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,756x = 261,853.04 × 104,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,756x = 27,460,004,598.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,460,004,598.72/189,756
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,712.18

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