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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,991.58, 262,173.92 and 105,106.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,991.58, 262,173.92 and 105,106.82 is: 145,039.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,991.58 : 262,173.92 = 105,106.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,991.58/262,173.92 = 105,106.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,991.58x = 262,173.92 × 105,106.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,991.58x = 27,556,267,018.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,556,267,018.13/189,991.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,039.41

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