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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,913.93, 262,076.75 and 105,029.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,913.93, 262,076.75 and 105,029.17 is: 144,937.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,913.93 : 262,076.75 = 105,029.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,913.93/262,076.75 = 105,029.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,913.93x = 262,076.75 × 105,029.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,913.93x = 27,525,702,742.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,525,702,742.32/189,913.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,937.78

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