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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,113.70, 260,978.49 and 104,230.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,113.70, 260,978.49 and 104,230.98 is: 143,839.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,113.70 : 260,978.49 = 104,230.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,113.70/260,978.49 = 104,230.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,113.70x = 260,978.49 × 104,230.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,113.70x = 27,202,043,771.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,202,043,771.62/189,113.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,839.63

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