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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,036.72, 260,882.28 and 104,153.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,036.72, 260,882.28 and 104,153.76 is: 143,738.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,036.72 : 260,882.28 = 104,153.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,036.72/260,882.28 = 104,153.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,036.72x = 260,882.28 × 104,153.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,036.72x = 27,171,870,379.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,171,870,379.37/189,036.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,738.58

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