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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,162.31, 261,040.13 and 104,279.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,162.31, 261,040.13 and 104,279.37 is: 143,903.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,162.31 : 261,040.13 = 104,279.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,162.31/261,040.13 = 104,279.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,162.31x = 261,040.13 × 104,279.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,162.31x = 27,221,100,301.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,221,100,301.12/189,162.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,903.40

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