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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,105.36, 260,964.06 and 104,222.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,105.36, 260,964.06 and 104,222.52 is: 143,826.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,105.36 : 260,964.06 = 104,222.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,105.36/260,964.06 = 104,222.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,105.36x = 260,964.06 × 104,222.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,105.36x = 27,198,331,962.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,198,331,962.63/189,105.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,826.34

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