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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,036.38, 260,870.22 and 104,155.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,036.38, 260,870.22 and 104,155.26 is: 143,734.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,036.38 : 260,870.22 = 104,155.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,036.38/260,870.22 = 104,155.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,036.38x = 260,870.22 × 104,155.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,036.38x = 27,171,005,590.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,171,005,590.36/189,036.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,734.27

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