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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,483.88, 261,487.80 and 104,601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,483.88, 261,487.80 and 104,601 is: 144,349.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,483.88 : 261,487.80 = 104,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,483.88/261,487.80 = 104,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,483.88x = 261,487.80 × 104,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,483.88x = 27,351,885,367.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,351,885,367.80/189,483.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,349.41

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