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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,371.88, 261,333 and 104,488.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,371.88, 261,333 and 104,488.94 is: 144,194.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,371.88 : 261,333 = 104,488.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,371.88/261,333 = 104,488.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,371.88x = 261,333 × 104,488.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,371.88x = 27,306,408,157.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,306,408,157.02/189,371.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,194.63

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