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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,136.33, 261,009.90 and 104,256.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,136.33, 261,009.90 and 104,256.43 is: 143,874.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,136.33 : 261,009.90 = 104,256.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,136.33/261,009.90 = 104,256.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,136.33x = 261,009.90 × 104,256.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,136.33x = 27,211,960,368.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,211,960,368.66/189,136.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,874.85

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