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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,469.55, 261,467.43 and 104,586

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,469.55, 261,467.43 and 104,586 is: 144,328.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,469.55 : 261,467.43 = 104,586 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,469.55/261,467.43 = 104,586/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,469.55x = 261,467.43 × 104,586
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,469.55x = 27,345,832,633.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,345,832,633.98/189,469.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,328.38

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