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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,473.62, 261,475.42 and 104,588.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,473.62, 261,475.42 and 104,588.86 is: 144,333.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,473.62 : 261,475.42 = 104,588.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,473.62/261,475.42 = 104,588.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,473.62x = 261,475.42 × 104,588.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,473.62x = 27,347,416,095.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,347,416,095.82/189,473.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,333.63

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