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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,356.32, 261,311.16 and 104,473.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,356.32, 261,311.16 and 104,473.45 is: 144,173.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,356.32 : 261,311.16 = 104,473.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,356.32/261,311.16 = 104,473.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,356.32x = 261,311.16 × 104,473.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,356.32x = 27,300,078,408.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,300,078,408.70/189,356.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,173.05

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