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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,788.42, 261,907.44 and 104,904.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,788.42, 261,907.44 and 104,904.92 is: 144,768.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,788.42 : 261,907.44 = 104,904.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,788.42/261,907.44 = 104,904.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,788.42x = 261,907.44 × 104,904.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,788.42x = 27,475,379,040.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,475,379,040.60/189,788.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,768.47

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