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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,363.12, 261,320.92 and 104,480.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,363.12, 261,320.92 and 104,480.18 is: 144,182.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,363.12 : 261,320.92 = 104,480.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,363.12/261,320.92 = 104,480.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,363.12x = 261,320.92 × 104,480.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,363.12x = 27,302,856,171.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,302,856,171.51/189,363.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,182.55

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