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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,148.28, 261,004.02 and 104,249

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,148.28, 261,004.02 and 104,249 is: 143,852.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,148.28 : 261,004.02 = 104,249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,148.28/261,004.02 = 104,249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,148.28x = 261,004.02 × 104,249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,148.28x = 27,209,408,080.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,209,408,080.98/189,148.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,852.26

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