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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,524.88, 261,544.41 and 104,642.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,524.88, 261,544.41 and 104,642.01 is: 144,406.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,524.88 : 261,544.41 = 104,642.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,524.88/261,544.41 = 104,642.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,524.88x = 261,544.41 × 104,642.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,524.88x = 27,368,532,766.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,368,532,766.66/189,524.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,406.02

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