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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,615.24, 261,646.74 and 104,727.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,615.24, 261,646.74 and 104,727.24 is: 144,511.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,615.24 : 261,646.74 = 104,727.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,615.24/261,646.74 = 104,727.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,615.24x = 261,646.74 × 104,727.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,615.24x = 27,401,540,935.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,401,540,935.20/189,615.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,511.28

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