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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,479.88, 261,482.28 and 104,597

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,479.88, 261,482.28 and 104,597 is: 144,343.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,479.88 : 261,482.28 = 104,597 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,479.88/261,482.28 = 104,597/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,479.88x = 261,482.28 × 104,597
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,479.88x = 27,350,262,041.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,350,262,041.16/189,479.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,343.89

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