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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,454.24, 261,428.40 and 104,566

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,454.24, 261,428.40 and 104,566 is: 144,290.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,454.24 : 261,428.40 = 104,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,454.24/261,428.40 = 104,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,454.24x = 261,428.40 × 104,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,454.24x = 27,336,522,074.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,336,522,074.40/189,454.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,290.90

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