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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,384.03, 261,349.66 and 104,501.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,384.03, 261,349.66 and 104,501.02 is: 144,211.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,384.03 : 261,349.66 = 104,501.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,384.03/261,349.66 = 104,501.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,384.03x = 261,349.66 × 104,501.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,384.03x = 27,311,306,046.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,311,306,046.65/189,384.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,211.24

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