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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,141.93, 261,015.87 and 104,260.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,141.93, 261,015.87 and 104,260.83 is: 143,879.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,141.93 : 261,015.87 = 104,260.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,141.93/261,015.87 = 104,260.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,141.93x = 261,015.87 × 104,260.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,141.93x = 27,213,731,249.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,213,731,249.37/189,141.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,879.95

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