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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,849.66, 261,998.01 and 104,972.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,849.66, 261,998.01 and 104,972.19 is: 144,864.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,849.66 : 261,998.01 = 104,972.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,849.66/261,998.01 = 104,972.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,849.66x = 261,998.01 × 104,972.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,849.66x = 27,502,503,902.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,502,503,902.85/189,849.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,864.65

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