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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,396.44, 261,368.58 and 104,519.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,396.44, 261,368.58 and 104,519.24 is: 144,237.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,396.44 : 261,368.58 = 104,519.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,396.44/261,368.58 = 104,519.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,396.44x = 261,368.58 × 104,519.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,396.44x = 27,318,045,341.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,318,045,341.48/189,396.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,237.38

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