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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,465.66, 261,462.83 and 104,582.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,465.66, 261,462.83 and 104,582.72 is: 144,324.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,465.66 : 261,462.83 = 104,582.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,465.66/261,462.83 = 104,582.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,465.66x = 261,462.83 × 104,582.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,465.66x = 27,344,493,940.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,344,493,940.30/189,465.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,324.27

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