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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,503.76, 261,513.60 and 104,619

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,503.76, 261,513.60 and 104,619 is: 144,373.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,503.76 : 261,513.60 = 104,619 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,503.76/261,513.60 = 104,619/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,503.76x = 261,513.60 × 104,619
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,503.76x = 27,359,291,318.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,359,291,318.40/189,503.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,373.34

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