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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,227.78, 261,136.28 and 104,347.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,227.78, 261,136.28 and 104,347.88 is: 144,001.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,227.78 : 261,136.28 = 104,347.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,227.78/261,136.28 = 104,347.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,227.78x = 261,136.28 × 104,347.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,227.78x = 27,249,015,381.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,249,015,381.67/189,227.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,001.14

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