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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,886.92, 262,038.78 and 105,001.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,886.92, 262,038.78 and 105,001.08 is: 144,898.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,886.92 : 262,038.78 = 105,001.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,886.92/262,038.78 = 105,001.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,886.92x = 262,038.78 × 105,001.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,886.92x = 27,514,354,901.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,514,354,901.88/189,886.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,898.63

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