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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,192.12, 261,086.94 and 104,312.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,192.12, 261,086.94 and 104,312.28 is: 143,951.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,192.12 : 261,086.94 = 104,312.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,192.12/261,086.94 = 104,312.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,192.12x = 261,086.94 × 104,312.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,192.12x = 27,234,573,989.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,234,573,989.62/189,192.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,951.95

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