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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,826.36, 261,965.88 and 104,948.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,826.36, 261,965.88 and 104,948.92 is: 144,832.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,826.36 : 261,965.88 = 104,948.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,826.36/261,965.88 = 104,948.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,826.36x = 261,965.88 × 104,948.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,826.36x = 27,493,036,182.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,493,036,182.85/189,826.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,832.55

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