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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,161.71, 261,044.90 and 104,281.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,161.71, 261,044.90 and 104,281.81 is: 143,909.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,161.71 : 261,044.90 = 104,281.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,161.71/261,044.90 = 104,281.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,161.71x = 261,044.90 × 104,281.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,161.71x = 27,222,234,663.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,222,234,663.27/189,161.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,909.86

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