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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,149.08, 261,027.53 and 104,269.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,149.08, 261,027.53 and 104,269.18 is: 143,892.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,149.08 : 261,027.53 = 104,269.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,149.08/261,027.53 = 104,269.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,149.08x = 261,027.53 × 104,269.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,149.08x = 27,217,126,510.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,217,126,510.53/189,149.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,892.46

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