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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,789.89, 261,907.83 and 104,905.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,789.89, 261,907.83 and 104,905.13 is: 144,767.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,789.89 : 261,907.83 = 104,905.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,789.89/261,907.83 = 104,905.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,789.89x = 261,907.83 × 104,905.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,789.89x = 27,475,473,644.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,475,473,644.63/189,789.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,767.85

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