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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,411.51, 261,387.35 and 104,527.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,411.51, 261,387.35 and 104,527.97 is: 144,248.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,411.51 : 261,387.35 = 104,527.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,411.51/261,387.35 = 104,527.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,411.51x = 261,387.35 × 104,527.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,411.51x = 27,322,289,209.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,322,289,209.76/189,411.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,248.30

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