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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,114.81, 260,979.67 and 104,231.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,114.81, 260,979.67 and 104,231.87 is: 143,840.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,114.81 : 260,979.67 = 104,231.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,114.81/260,979.67 = 104,231.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,114.81x = 260,979.67 × 104,231.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,114.81x = 27,202,399,036.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,202,399,036.08/189,114.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,840.66

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