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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,146.48, 261,021.83 and 104,263.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,146.48, 261,021.83 and 104,263.61 is: 143,883.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,146.48 : 261,021.83 = 104,263.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,146.48/261,021.83 = 104,263.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,146.48x = 261,021.83 × 104,263.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,146.48x = 27,215,076,458.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,215,076,458.18/189,146.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,883.60

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