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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,444.33, 261,414.56 and 104,555.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,444.33, 261,414.56 and 104,555.93 is: 144,276.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,444.33 : 261,414.56 = 104,555.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,444.33/261,414.56 = 104,555.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,444.33x = 261,414.56 × 104,555.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,444.33x = 27,332,441,390.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,332,441,390.66/189,444.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,276.90

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