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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,148.08, 261,026.15 and 104,268.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,148.08, 261,026.15 and 104,268.18 is: 143,891.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,148.08 : 261,026.15 = 104,268.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,148.08/261,026.15 = 104,268.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,148.08x = 261,026.15 × 104,268.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,148.08x = 27,216,721,071.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,216,721,071.57/189,148.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,891.08

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