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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,171.14, 261,058.20 and 104,291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,171.14, 261,058.20 and 104,291.24 is: 143,923.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,171.14 : 261,058.20 = 104,291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,171.14/261,058.20 = 104,291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,171.14x = 261,058.20 × 104,291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,171.14x = 27,226,084,042.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,226,084,042.81/189,171.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,923.03

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