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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,855.62, 262,006 and 104,975.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,855.62, 262,006 and 104,975.72 is: 144,869.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,855.62 : 262,006 = 104,975.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,855.62/262,006 = 104,975.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,855.62x = 262,006 × 104,975.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,855.62x = 27,504,268,494.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,504,268,494.32/189,855.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,869.39

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