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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,142.34, 261,018.22 and 104,262.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,142.34, 261,018.22 and 104,262.44 is: 143,883.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,142.34 : 261,018.22 = 104,262.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,142.34/261,018.22 = 104,262.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,142.34x = 261,018.22 × 104,262.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,142.34x = 27,214,396,501.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,214,396,501.66/189,142.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,883.15

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