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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,117.18, 260,977.14 and 104,232.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,117.18, 260,977.14 and 104,232.42 is: 143,838.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,117.18 : 260,977.14 = 104,232.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,117.18/260,977.14 = 104,232.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,117.18x = 260,977.14 × 104,232.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,117.18x = 27,202,278,866.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,202,278,866.88/189,117.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,838.22

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