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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,241.76, 261,155.36 and 104,361.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,241.76, 261,155.36 and 104,361.76 is: 144,020.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,241.76 : 261,155.36 = 104,361.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,241.76/261,155.36 = 104,361.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,241.76x = 261,155.36 × 104,361.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,241.76x = 27,254,633,003.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,254,633,003.03/189,241.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,020.18

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