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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,853.62, 261,975.09 and 104,959.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,853.62, 261,975.09 and 104,959.14 is: 144,830.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,853.62 : 261,975.09 = 104,959.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,853.62/261,975.09 = 104,959.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,853.62x = 261,975.09 × 104,959.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,853.62x = 27,496,680,147.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,496,680,147.82/189,853.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,830.95

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