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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,873.84, 262,014.96 and 104,985.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,873.84, 262,014.96 and 104,985.36 is: 144,873.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,873.84 : 262,014.96 = 104,985.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,873.84/262,014.96 = 104,985.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,873.84x = 262,014.96 × 104,985.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,873.84x = 27,507,734,900.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,507,734,900.99/189,873.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,873.75

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