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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,862.92, 262,007.46 and 104,987.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,862.92, 262,007.46 and 104,987.88 is: 144,881.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,862.92 : 262,007.46 = 104,987.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,862.92/262,007.46 = 104,987.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,862.92x = 262,007.46 × 104,987.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,862.92x = 27,507,607,769.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,507,607,769.58/189,862.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,881.41

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