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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,783.50, 261,878.55 and 104,889.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,783.50, 261,878.55 and 104,889.02 is: 144,734.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,783.50 : 261,878.55 = 104,889.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,783.50/261,878.55 = 104,889.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,783.50x = 261,878.55 × 104,889.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,783.50x = 27,468,184,468.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,468,184,468.52/189,783.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,734.31

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