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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,164.08, 261,048.45 and 104,284.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,164.08, 261,048.45 and 104,284.18 is: 143,913.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,164.08 : 261,048.45 = 104,284.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,164.08/261,048.45 = 104,284.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,164.08x = 261,048.45 × 104,284.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,164.08x = 27,223,223,548.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,223,223,548.52/189,164.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,913.28

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