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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,921.38, 262,095.45 and 105,044.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,921.38, 262,095.45 and 105,044.18 is: 144,963.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,921.38 : 262,095.45 = 105,044.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,921.38/262,095.45 = 105,044.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,921.38x = 262,095.45 × 105,044.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,921.38x = 27,531,601,626.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,531,601,626.98/189,921.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,963.15

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