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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,457.62, 261,451.54 and 104,574.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,457.62, 261,451.54 and 104,574.72 is: 144,313.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,457.62 : 261,451.54 = 104,574.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,457.62/261,451.54 = 104,574.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,457.62x = 261,451.54 × 104,574.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,457.62x = 27,341,221,589.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,341,221,589.07/189,457.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,313.13

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