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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,318.62, 261,260.59 and 104,435.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,318.62, 261,260.59 and 104,435.68 is: 144,121.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,318.62 : 261,260.59 = 104,435.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,318.62/261,260.59 = 104,435.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,318.62x = 261,260.59 × 104,435.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,318.62x = 27,284,927,373.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,284,927,373.85/189,318.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,121.73

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