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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,526.20, 261,544.42 and 104,641.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,526.20, 261,544.42 and 104,641.40 is: 144,404.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,526.20 : 261,544.42 = 104,641.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,526.20/261,544.42 = 104,641.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,526.20x = 261,544.42 × 104,641.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,526.20x = 27,368,374,270.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,368,374,270.99/189,526.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,404.17

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