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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,257.22, 261,174.84 and 104,374.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,257.22, 261,174.84 and 104,374.32 is: 144,036.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,257.22 : 261,174.84 = 104,374.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,257.22/261,174.84 = 104,374.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,257.22x = 261,174.84 × 104,374.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,257.22x = 27,259,946,326.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,259,946,326.11/189,257.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,036.49

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