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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,425.67, 261,406.89 and 104,542.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,425.67, 261,406.89 and 104,542.13 is: 144,267.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,425.67 : 261,406.89 = 104,542.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,425.67/261,406.89 = 104,542.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,425.67x = 261,406.89 × 104,542.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,425.67x = 27,328,033,077.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,328,033,077.28/189,425.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,267.84

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