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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,197.68, 261,094.56 and 104,317.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,197.68, 261,094.56 and 104,317.76 is: 143,959.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,197.68 : 261,094.56 = 104,317.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,197.68/261,094.56 = 104,317.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,197.68x = 261,094.56 × 104,317.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,197.68x = 27,236,798,277.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,236,798,277.09/189,197.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,959.48

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