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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,142.02, 261,016.56 and 104,257.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,142.02, 261,016.56 and 104,257.26 is: 143,875.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,142.02 : 261,016.56 = 104,257.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,142.02/261,016.56 = 104,257.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,142.02x = 261,016.56 × 104,257.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,142.02x = 27,212,871,360.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,212,871,360.23/189,142.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,875.33

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