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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,336.88, 261,285.78 and 104,453.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,336.88, 261,285.78 and 104,453.92 is: 144,146.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,336.88 : 261,285.78 = 104,453.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,336.88/261,285.78 = 104,453.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,336.88x = 261,285.78 × 104,453.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,336.88x = 27,292,323,961.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,292,323,961.26/189,336.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,146.90

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