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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,029.43, 260,860.64 and 104,145.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,029.43, 260,860.64 and 104,145.75 is: 143,721.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,029.43 : 260,860.64 = 104,145.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,029.43/260,860.64 = 104,145.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,029.43x = 260,860.64 × 104,145.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,029.43x = 27,167,526,477.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,167,526,477.55/189,029.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,721.15

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