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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,162.71, 261,046.29 and 104,282.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,162.71, 261,046.29 and 104,282.81 is: 143,911.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,162.71 : 261,046.29 = 104,282.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,162.71/261,046.29 = 104,282.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,162.71x = 261,046.29 × 104,282.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,162.71x = 27,222,639,356.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,222,639,356.04/189,162.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,911.24

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