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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,544.21, 261,564.14 and 104,659.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,544.21, 261,564.14 and 104,659.45 is: 144,426.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,544.21 : 261,564.14 = 104,659.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,544.21/261,564.14 = 104,659.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,544.21x = 261,564.14 × 104,659.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,544.21x = 27,375,158,639.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,375,158,639.86/189,544.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,426.25

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