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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,147.72, 261,023.80 and 104,266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,147.72, 261,023.80 and 104,266.20 is: 143,887.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,147.72 : 261,023.80 = 104,266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,147.72/261,023.80 = 104,266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,147.72x = 261,023.80 × 104,266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,147.72x = 27,215,959,735.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,215,959,735.56/189,147.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,887.33

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