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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,171.65, 261,058.89 and 104,291.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,171.65, 261,058.89 and 104,291.75 is: 143,923.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,171.65 : 261,058.89 = 104,291.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,171.65/261,058.89 = 104,291.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,171.65x = 261,058.89 × 104,291.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,171.65x = 27,226,288,491.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,226,288,491.16/189,171.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,923.72

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