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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,329.24, 261,272.58 and 104,444.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,329.24, 261,272.58 and 104,444.48 is: 144,132.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,329.24 : 261,272.58 = 104,444.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,329.24/261,272.58 = 104,444.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,329.24x = 261,272.58 × 104,444.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,329.24x = 27,288,478,756.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,288,478,756.36/189,329.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,132.41

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