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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,354.36, 261,310.41 and 104,474.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,354.36, 261,310.41 and 104,474.46 is: 144,175.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,354.36 : 261,310.41 = 104,474.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,354.36/261,310.41 = 104,474.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,354.36x = 261,310.41 × 104,474.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,354.36x = 27,300,263,977.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,300,263,977.13/189,354.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,175.52

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