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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,824.38, 261,963.11 and 104,946.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,824.38, 261,963.11 and 104,946.91 is: 144,829.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,824.38 : 261,963.11 = 104,946.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,824.38/261,963.11 = 104,946.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,824.38x = 261,963.11 × 104,946.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,824.38x = 27,492,218,928.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,492,218,928.49/189,824.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,829.76

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