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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,852.12, 262,010.70 and 104,977.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,852.12, 262,010.70 and 104,977.08 is: 144,876.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,852.12 : 262,010.70 = 104,977.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,852.12/262,010.70 = 104,977.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,852.12x = 262,010.70 × 104,977.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,852.12x = 27,505,118,214.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,505,118,214.76/189,852.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,876.54

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