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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,175.33, 261,063.77 and 104,295.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,175.33, 261,063.77 and 104,295.43 is: 143,928.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,175.33 : 261,063.77 = 104,295.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,175.33/261,063.77 = 104,295.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,175.33x = 261,063.77 × 104,295.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,175.33x = 27,227,758,149.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,227,758,149.57/189,175.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,928.69

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