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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,477.72, 261,479.88 and 104,594.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,477.72, 261,479.88 and 104,594.58 is: 144,340.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,477.72 : 261,479.88 = 104,594.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,477.72/261,479.88 = 104,594.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,477.72x = 261,479.88 × 104,594.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,477.72x = 27,349,378,227.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,349,378,227.05/189,477.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,340.87

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