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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,364.62, 261,322.98 and 104,481.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,364.62, 261,322.98 and 104,481.68 is: 144,184.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,364.62 : 261,322.98 = 104,481.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,364.62/261,322.98 = 104,481.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,364.62x = 261,322.98 × 104,481.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,364.62x = 27,303,462,666.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,303,462,666.39/189,364.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,184.60

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