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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,007, 260,829.66 and 104,124.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,007, 260,829.66 and 104,124.04 is: 143,691.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,007 : 260,829.66 = 104,124.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,007/260,829.66 = 104,124.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,007x = 260,829.66 × 104,124.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,007x = 27,158,637,951.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,158,637,951.03/189,007
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,691.18

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