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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,104.24, 260,963.31 and 104,221.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,104.24, 260,963.31 and 104,221.28 is: 143,825.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,104.24 : 260,963.31 = 104,221.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,104.24/260,963.31 = 104,221.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,104.24x = 260,963.31 × 104,221.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,104.24x = 27,197,930,201.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,197,930,201.24/189,104.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,825.07

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