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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,475.98, 261,478.95 and 104,593.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,475.98, 261,478.95 and 104,593.14 is: 144,339.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,475.98 : 261,478.95 = 104,593.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,475.98/261,478.95 = 104,593.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,475.98x = 261,478.95 × 104,593.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,475.98x = 27,348,904,424.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,348,904,424.40/189,475.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,339.69

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