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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,802.04, 261,916.56 and 104,914.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,802.04, 261,916.56 and 104,914.04 is: 144,775.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,802.04 : 261,916.56 = 104,914.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,802.04/261,916.56 = 104,914.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,802.04x = 261,916.56 × 104,914.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,802.04x = 27,478,724,452.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,478,724,452.50/189,802.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,775.71

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