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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,106.40, 260,965.44 and 104,223.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,106.40, 260,965.44 and 104,223.52 is: 143,827.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,106.40 : 260,965.44 = 104,223.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,106.40/260,965.44 = 104,223.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,106.40x = 260,965.44 × 104,223.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,106.40x = 27,198,736,755.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,198,736,755.15/189,106.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,827.69

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