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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,815.62, 261,932.38 and 104,926

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,815.62, 261,932.38 and 104,926 is: 144,790.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,815.62 : 261,932.38 = 104,926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,815.62/261,932.38 = 104,926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,815.62x = 261,932.38 × 104,926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,815.62x = 27,483,516,903.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,483,516,903.88/189,815.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,790.60

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