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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,205.08, 261,105.06 and 104,325.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,205.08, 261,105.06 and 104,325.18 is: 143,969.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,205.08 : 261,105.06 = 104,325.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,205.08/261,105.06 = 104,325.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,205.08x = 261,105.06 × 104,325.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,205.08x = 27,239,832,383.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,239,832,383.41/189,205.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,969.88

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