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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,007.14, 260,829.84 and 104,124.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,007.14, 260,829.84 and 104,124.21 is: 143,691.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,007.14 : 260,829.84 = 104,124.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,007.14/260,829.84 = 104,124.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,007.14x = 260,829.84 × 104,124.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,007.14x = 27,158,701,034.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,158,701,034.43/189,007.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,691.40

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