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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,150.10, 261,027.06 and 104,268.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,150.10, 261,027.06 and 104,268.97 is: 143,891.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,150.10 : 261,027.06 = 104,268.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,150.10/261,027.06 = 104,268.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,150.10x = 261,027.06 × 104,268.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,150.10x = 27,217,022,688.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,217,022,688.33/189,150.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,891.14

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