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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,009.30, 260,833.59 and 104,126.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,009.30, 260,833.59 and 104,126.70 is: 143,695.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,009.30 : 260,833.59 = 104,126.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,009.30/260,833.59 = 104,126.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,009.30x = 260,833.59 × 104,126.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,009.30x = 27,159,740,975.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,159,740,975.85/189,009.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,695.26

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