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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,262.20, 261,189.54 and 104,384.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,262.20, 261,189.54 and 104,384.64 is: 144,055.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,262.20 : 261,189.54 = 104,384.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,262.20/261,189.54 = 104,384.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,262.20x = 261,189.54 × 104,384.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,262.20x = 27,264,176,104.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,264,176,104.67/189,262.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,055.05

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