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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,445.96, 261,416.80 and 104,557.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,445.96, 261,416.80 and 104,557.55 is: 144,279.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,445.96 : 261,416.80 = 104,557.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,445.96/261,416.80 = 104,557.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,445.96x = 261,416.80 × 104,557.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,445.96x = 27,333,100,136.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,333,100,136.84/189,445.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,279.14

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