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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,916.94, 262,080.89 and 105,032.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,916.94, 262,080.89 and 105,032.18 is: 144,941.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,916.94 : 262,080.89 = 105,032.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,916.94/262,080.89 = 105,032.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,916.94x = 262,080.89 × 105,032.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,916.94x = 27,526,925,377.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,526,925,377.47/189,916.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,941.92

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