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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,199.08, 261,094.41 and 104,316.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,199.08, 261,094.41 and 104,316.39 is: 143,956.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,199.08 : 261,094.41 = 104,316.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,199.08/261,094.41 = 104,316.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,199.08x = 261,094.41 × 104,316.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,199.08x = 27,236,426,300.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,236,426,300.38/189,199.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,956.44

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