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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,048.72, 260,898.88 and 104,165.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,048.72, 260,898.88 and 104,165.76 is: 143,755.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,048.72 : 260,898.88 = 104,165.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,048.72/260,898.88 = 104,165.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,048.72x = 260,898.88 × 104,165.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,048.72x = 27,176,730,118.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,176,730,118.35/189,048.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,755.17

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