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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,258.76, 261,178.74 and 104,378.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,258.76, 261,178.74 and 104,378.76 is: 144,043.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,258.76 : 261,178.74 = 104,378.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,258.76/261,178.74 = 104,378.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,258.76x = 261,178.74 × 104,378.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,258.76x = 27,261,513,019.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,261,513,019.56/189,258.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,043.60

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