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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,141.72, 261,015.51 and 104,260.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,141.72, 261,015.51 and 104,260.20 is: 143,879.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,141.72 : 261,015.51 = 104,260.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,141.72/261,015.51 = 104,260.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,141.72x = 261,015.51 × 104,260.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,141.72x = 27,213,529,275.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,213,529,275.70/189,141.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,879.04

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