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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,326.23, 261,265.99 and 104,443.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,326.23, 261,265.99 and 104,443.27 is: 144,129.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,326.23 : 261,265.99 = 104,443.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,326.23/261,265.99 = 104,443.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,326.23x = 261,265.99 × 104,443.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,326.23x = 27,287,472,833.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,287,472,833.32/189,326.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,129.39

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