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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,254.22, 261,170.70 and 104,371.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,254.22, 261,170.70 and 104,371.32 is: 144,032.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,254.22 : 261,170.70 = 104,371.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,254.22/261,170.70 = 104,371.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,254.22x = 261,170.70 × 104,371.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,254.22x = 27,258,730,704.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,258,730,704.32/189,254.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,032.35

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