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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,231.36, 261,127.32 and 104,349.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,231.36, 261,127.32 and 104,349.12 is: 143,995.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,231.36 : 261,127.32 = 104,349.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,231.36/261,127.32 = 104,349.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,231.36x = 261,127.32 × 104,349.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,231.36x = 27,248,406,049.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,248,406,049.96/189,231.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,995.19

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