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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,143.28, 260,997.12 and 104,244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,143.28, 260,997.12 and 104,244 is: 143,845.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,143.28 : 260,997.12 = 104,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,143.28/260,997.12 = 104,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,143.28x = 260,997.12 × 104,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,143.28x = 27,207,383,777.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,207,383,777.28/189,143.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,845.36

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