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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,191.36, 261,086.16 and 104,311.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,191.36, 261,086.16 and 104,311.52 is: 143,951.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,191.36 : 261,086.16 = 104,311.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,191.36/261,086.16 = 104,311.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,191.36x = 261,086.16 × 104,311.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,191.36x = 27,234,294,200.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,234,294,200.56/189,191.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,951.05

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