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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,189.66, 261,083.50 and 104,309.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,189.66, 261,083.50 and 104,309.76 is: 143,948.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,189.66 : 261,083.50 = 104,309.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,189.66/261,083.50 = 104,309.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,189.66x = 261,083.50 × 104,309.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,189.66x = 27,233,557,224.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,233,557,224.96/189,189.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,948.44

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