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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,823.91, 261,946.71 and 104,935.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,823.91, 261,946.71 and 104,935.50 is: 144,805.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,823.91 : 261,946.71 = 104,935.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,823.91/261,946.71 = 104,935.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,823.91x = 261,946.71 × 104,935.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,823.91x = 27,487,508,987.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,487,508,987.21/189,823.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,805.31

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