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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,036.78, 260,870.55 and 104,153.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,036.78, 260,870.55 and 104,153.82 is: 143,732.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,036.78 : 260,870.55 = 104,153.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,036.78/260,870.55 = 104,153.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,036.78x = 260,870.55 × 104,153.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,036.78x = 27,170,664,308.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,170,664,308.00/189,036.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,732.16

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