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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,902.62, 260,684.34 and 104,019

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,902.62, 260,684.34 and 104,019 is: 143,545.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,902.62 : 260,684.34 = 104,019 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,902.62/260,684.34 = 104,019/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,902.62x = 260,684.34 × 104,019
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,902.62x = 27,116,124,362.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,116,124,362.46/188,902.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,545.52

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