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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,818.62, 261,936.54 and 104,929

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,818.62, 261,936.54 and 104,929 is: 144,794.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,818.62 : 261,936.54 = 104,929 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,818.62/261,936.54 = 104,929/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,818.62x = 261,936.54 × 104,929
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,818.62x = 27,484,739,205.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,484,739,205.66/189,818.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,794.75

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