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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,181.64, 261,072.45 and 104,301.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,181.64, 261,072.45 and 104,301.74 is: 143,937.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,181.64 : 261,072.45 = 104,301.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,181.64/261,072.45 = 104,301.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,181.64x = 261,072.45 × 104,301.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,181.64x = 27,230,311,453.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,230,311,453.74/189,181.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,937.39

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