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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,344.82, 261,297.45 and 104,467.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,344.82, 261,297.45 and 104,467.62 is: 144,166.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,344.82 : 261,297.45 = 104,467.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,344.82/261,297.45 = 104,467.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,344.82x = 261,297.45 × 104,467.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,344.82x = 27,297,122,713.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,297,122,713.57/189,344.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,166.20

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