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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,371.12, 261,337.59 and 104,493.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,371.12, 261,337.59 and 104,493.65 is: 144,204.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,371.12 : 261,337.59 = 104,493.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,371.12/261,337.59 = 104,493.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,371.12x = 261,337.59 × 104,493.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,371.12x = 27,308,117,354.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,308,117,354.62/189,371.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,204.24

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