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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,786, 261,905.00 and 104,903.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,786, 261,905.00 and 104,903.06 is: 144,766.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,786 : 261,905.00 = 104,903.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,786/261,905.00 = 104,903.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,786x = 261,905.00 × 104,903.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,786x = 27,474,636,059.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,474,636,059.55/189,786
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,766.40

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