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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,075.78, 260,912.24 and 104,192.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,075.78, 260,912.24 and 104,192.82 is: 143,779.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,075.78 : 260,912.24 = 104,192.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,075.78/260,912.24 = 104,192.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,075.78x = 260,912.24 × 104,192.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,075.78x = 27,185,182,058.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,185,182,058.12/189,075.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,779.29

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