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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,195.52, 261,091.58 and 104,315.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,195.52, 261,091.58 and 104,315.60 is: 143,956.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,195.52 : 261,091.58 = 104,315.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,195.52/261,091.58 = 104,315.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,195.52x = 261,091.58 × 104,315.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,195.52x = 27,235,924,822.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,235,924,822.65/189,195.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,956.50

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