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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,222.89, 261,114.24 and 104,338.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,222.89, 261,114.24 and 104,338.13 is: 143,979.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,222.89 : 261,114.24 = 104,338.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,222.89/261,114.24 = 104,338.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,222.89x = 261,114.24 × 104,338.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,222.89x = 27,244,171,517.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,244,171,517.97/189,222.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,979.26

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