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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,172.14, 261,059.58 and 104,292.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,172.14, 261,059.58 and 104,292.24 is: 143,924.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,172.14 : 261,059.58 = 104,292.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,172.14/261,059.58 = 104,292.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,172.14x = 261,059.58 × 104,292.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,172.14x = 27,226,488,371.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,226,488,371.66/189,172.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,924.41

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