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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,890.76, 262,051.02 and 105,009.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,890.76, 262,051.02 and 105,009.24 is: 144,913.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,890.76 : 262,051.02 = 105,009.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,890.76/262,051.02 = 105,009.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,890.76x = 262,051.02 × 105,009.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,890.76x = 27,517,778,451.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,517,778,451.42/189,890.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,913.73

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