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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,121.20, 260,982.64 and 104,236.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,121.20, 260,982.64 and 104,236.44 is: 143,843.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,121.20 : 260,982.64 = 104,236.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,121.20/260,982.64 = 104,236.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,121.20x = 260,982.64 × 104,236.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,121.20x = 27,203,901,295.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,203,901,295.40/189,121.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,843.74

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