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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,801.12, 261,914.16 and 104,913.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,801.12, 261,914.16 and 104,913.12 is: 144,773.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,801.12 : 261,914.16 = 104,913.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,801.12/261,914.16 = 104,913.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,801.12x = 261,914.16 × 104,913.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,801.12x = 27,478,231,697.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,478,231,697.78/189,801.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,773.81

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