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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,054.72, 260,907.16 and 104,171.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,054.72, 260,907.16 and 104,171.76 is: 143,763.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,054.72 : 260,907.16 = 104,171.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,054.72/260,907.16 = 104,171.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,054.72x = 260,907.16 × 104,171.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,054.72x = 27,179,158,053.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,179,158,053.80/189,054.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,763.45

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