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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,224.64, 261,110.88 and 104,339.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,224.64, 261,110.88 and 104,339.52 is: 143,977.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,224.64 : 261,110.88 = 104,339.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,224.64/261,110.88 = 104,339.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,224.64x = 261,110.88 × 104,339.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,224.64x = 27,244,183,885.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,244,183,885.98/189,224.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,977.99

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