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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,449.46, 261,421.62 and 104,561.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,449.46, 261,421.62 and 104,561.06 is: 144,283.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,449.46 : 261,421.62 = 104,561.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,449.46/261,421.62 = 104,561.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,449.46x = 261,421.62 × 104,561.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,449.46x = 27,334,521,694.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,334,521,694.12/189,449.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,283.98

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