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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,038.28, 260,872.62 and 104,155.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,038.28, 260,872.62 and 104,155.32 is: 143,734.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,038.28 : 260,872.62 = 104,155.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,038.28/260,872.62 = 104,155.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,038.28x = 260,872.62 × 104,155.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,038.28x = 27,171,271,215.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,171,271,215.34/189,038.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,734.23

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