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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,282.96, 261,211.23 and 104,399.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,282.96, 261,211.23 and 104,399.82 is: 144,072.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,282.96 : 261,211.23 = 104,399.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,282.96/261,211.23 = 104,399.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,282.96x = 261,211.23 × 104,399.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,282.96x = 27,270,405,393.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,270,405,393.98/189,282.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,072.16

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