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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,338.52, 261,274.23 and 104,457

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,338.52, 261,274.23 and 104,457 is: 144,143.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,338.52 : 261,274.23 = 104,457 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,338.52/261,274.23 = 104,457/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,338.52x = 261,274.23 × 104,457
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,338.52x = 27,291,922,243.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,291,922,243.11/189,338.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,143.53

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