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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,065.99, 260,923.71 and 104,183.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,065.99, 260,923.71 and 104,183.06 is: 143,779.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,065.99 : 260,923.71 = 104,183.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,065.99/260,923.71 = 104,183.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,065.99x = 260,923.71 × 104,183.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,065.99x = 27,183,829,229.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,183,829,229.73/189,065.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,779.59

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