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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,218.84, 261,121.72 and 104,336.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,218.84, 261,121.72 and 104,336.08 is: 143,983.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,218.84 : 261,121.72 = 104,336.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,218.84/261,121.72 = 104,336.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,218.84x = 261,121.72 × 104,336.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,218.84x = 27,244,416,667.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,244,416,667.66/189,218.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,983.64

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