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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,330.88, 261,277.50 and 104,447.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,330.88, 261,277.50 and 104,447.92 is: 144,138.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,330.88 : 261,277.50 = 104,447.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,330.88/261,277.50 = 104,447.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,330.88x = 261,277.50 × 104,447.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,330.88x = 27,289,891,417.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,289,891,417.80/189,330.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,138.62

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