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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,934.52, 262,092.02 and 105,049.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,934.52, 262,092.02 and 105,049.76 is: 144,958.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,934.52 : 262,092.02 = 105,049.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,934.52/262,092.02 = 105,049.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,934.52x = 262,092.02 × 105,049.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,934.52x = 27,532,701,963.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,532,701,963.21/189,934.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,958.92

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