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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,367.38, 261,326.78 and 104,484.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,367.38, 261,326.78 and 104,484.44 is: 144,188.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,367.38 : 261,326.78 = 104,484.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,367.38/261,326.78 = 104,484.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,367.38x = 261,326.78 × 104,484.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,367.38x = 27,304,582,265.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,304,582,265.30/189,367.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,188.41

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