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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,609.21, 261,662.31 and 104,727.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,609.21, 261,662.31 and 104,727.69 is: 144,525.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,609.21 : 261,662.31 = 104,727.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,609.21/261,662.31 = 104,727.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,609.21x = 261,662.31 × 104,727.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,609.21x = 27,403,289,286.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,403,289,286.36/189,609.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,525.10

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