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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,030.09, 260,861.39 and 104,147.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,030.09, 260,861.39 and 104,147.16 is: 143,723.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,030.09 : 260,861.39 = 104,147.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,030.09/260,861.39 = 104,147.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,030.09x = 260,861.39 × 104,147.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,030.09x = 27,167,972,922.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,167,972,922.15/189,030.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,723.01

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