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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,139.92, 261,013.12 and 104,258.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,139.92, 261,013.12 and 104,258.84 is: 143,877.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,139.92 : 261,013.12 = 104,258.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,139.92/261,013.12 = 104,258.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,139.92x = 261,013.12 × 104,258.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,139.92x = 27,212,925,115.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,212,925,115.98/189,139.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,877.22

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