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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,063, 260,912.44 and 104,185.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,063, 260,912.44 and 104,185.54 is: 143,779.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,063 : 260,912.44 = 104,185.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,063/260,912.44 = 104,185.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,063x = 260,912.44 × 104,185.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,063x = 27,183,303,454.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,183,303,454.12/189,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,779.08

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