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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,221.08, 261,124.68 and 104,338.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,221.08, 261,124.68 and 104,338.48 is: 143,986.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,221.08 : 261,124.68 = 104,338.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,221.08/261,124.68 = 104,338.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,221.08x = 261,124.68 × 104,338.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,221.08x = 27,245,352,201.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,245,352,201.69/189,221.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,986.88

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