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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,444.96, 261,415.42 and 104,556.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,444.96, 261,415.42 and 104,556.55 is: 144,277.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,444.96 : 261,415.42 = 104,556.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,444.96/261,415.42 = 104,556.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,444.96x = 261,415.42 × 104,556.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,444.96x = 27,332,694,432.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,332,694,432.00/189,444.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,277.76

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