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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,462.92, 261,460.96 and 104,579.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,462.92, 261,460.96 and 104,579.96 is: 144,321.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,462.92 : 261,460.96 = 104,579.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,462.92/261,460.96 = 104,579.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,462.92x = 261,460.96 × 104,579.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,462.92x = 27,343,575,169.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,343,575,169.61/189,462.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,321.52

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