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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,063.58, 260,913.28 and 104,186.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,063.58, 260,913.28 and 104,186.10 is: 143,779.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,063.58 : 260,913.28 = 104,186.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,063.58/260,913.28 = 104,186.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,063.58x = 260,913.28 × 104,186.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,063.58x = 27,183,537,081.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,183,537,081.41/189,063.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,779.87

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