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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,224.94, 261,124.83 and 104,341.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,224.94, 261,124.83 and 104,341.98 is: 143,988.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,224.94 : 261,124.83 = 104,341.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,224.94/261,124.83 = 104,341.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,224.94x = 261,124.83 × 104,341.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,224.94x = 27,246,281,789.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,246,281,789.36/189,224.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,988.85

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