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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,221.89, 261,112.86 and 104,337.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,221.89, 261,112.86 and 104,337.13 is: 143,977.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,221.89 : 261,112.86 = 104,337.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,221.89/261,112.86 = 104,337.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,221.89x = 261,112.86 × 104,337.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,221.89x = 27,243,766,418.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,243,766,418.49/189,221.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,977.88

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