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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,373.88, 261,335.76 and 104,490.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,373.88, 261,335.76 and 104,490.94 is: 144,197.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,373.88 : 261,335.76 = 104,490.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,373.88/261,335.76 = 104,490.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,373.88x = 261,335.76 × 104,490.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,373.88x = 27,307,219,218.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,307,219,218.01/189,373.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,197.39

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