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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,149.76, 261,028.08 and 104,266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,149.76, 261,028.08 and 104,266.80 is: 143,888.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,149.76 : 261,028.08 = 104,266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,149.76/261,028.08 = 104,266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,149.76x = 261,028.08 × 104,266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,149.76x = 27,216,562,611.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,216,562,611.74/189,149.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,888.96

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