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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,059.06, 260,906.97 and 104,181.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,059.06, 260,906.97 and 104,181.59 is: 143,773.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,059.06 : 260,906.97 = 104,181.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,059.06/260,906.97 = 104,181.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,059.06x = 260,906.97 × 104,181.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,059.06x = 27,181,704,019.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,181,704,019.63/189,059.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,773.61

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