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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,140.46, 261,015.58 and 104,260.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,140.46, 261,015.58 and 104,260.56 is: 143,880.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,140.46 : 261,015.58 = 104,260.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,140.46/261,015.58 = 104,260.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,140.46x = 261,015.58 × 104,260.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,140.46x = 27,213,630,539.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,213,630,539.52/189,140.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,880.53

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