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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,277.76, 261,205.12 and 104,397.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,277.76, 261,205.12 and 104,397.76 is: 144,069.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,277.76 : 261,205.12 = 104,397.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,277.76/261,205.12 = 104,397.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,277.76x = 261,205.12 × 104,397.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,277.76x = 27,269,229,428.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,269,229,428.53/189,277.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,069.91

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