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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,391.44, 261,361.68 and 104,514.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,391.44, 261,361.68 and 104,514.24 is: 144,230.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,391.44 : 261,361.68 = 104,514.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,391.44/261,361.68 = 104,514.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,391.44x = 261,361.68 × 104,514.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,391.44x = 27,316,017,350.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,316,017,350.32/189,391.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,230.47

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