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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,216.52, 261,118.52 and 104,333.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,216.52, 261,118.52 and 104,333.78 is: 143,980.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,216.52 : 261,118.52 = 104,333.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,216.52/261,118.52 = 104,333.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,216.52x = 261,118.52 × 104,333.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,216.52x = 27,243,482,741.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,243,482,741.98/189,216.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,980.47

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