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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,073, 260,921.60 and 104,188.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,073, 260,921.60 and 104,188.24 is: 143,780.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,073 : 260,921.60 = 104,188.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,073/260,921.60 = 104,188.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,073x = 260,921.60 × 104,188.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,073x = 27,184,962,281.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,184,962,281.98/189,073
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,780.25

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