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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,148.46, 261,026.62 and 104,268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,148.46, 261,026.62 and 104,268.56 is: 143,891.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,148.46 : 261,026.62 = 104,268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,148.46/261,026.62 = 104,268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,148.46x = 261,026.62 × 104,268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,148.46x = 27,216,868,223.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,216,868,223.26/189,148.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,891.57

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