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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,140.72, 261,014.13 and 104,259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,140.72, 261,014.13 and 104,259.20 is: 143,877.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,140.72 : 261,014.13 = 104,259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,140.72/261,014.13 = 104,259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,140.72x = 261,014.13 × 104,259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,140.72x = 27,213,124,382.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,213,124,382.50/189,140.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,877.66

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