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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,192.52, 261,087.44 and 104,312.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,192.52, 261,087.44 and 104,312.60 is: 143,952.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,192.52 : 261,087.44 = 104,312.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,192.52/261,087.44 = 104,312.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,192.52x = 261,087.44 × 104,312.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,192.52x = 27,234,709,693.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,234,709,693.74/189,192.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,952.36

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