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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,448.21, 261,419.90 and 104,559.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,448.21, 261,419.90 and 104,559.80 is: 144,282.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,448.21 : 261,419.90 = 104,559.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,448.21/261,419.90 = 104,559.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,448.21x = 261,419.90 × 104,559.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,448.21x = 27,334,012,460.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,334,012,460.02/189,448.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,282.24

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