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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,151.02, 261,028.98 and 104,266.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,151.02, 261,028.98 and 104,266.26 is: 143,887.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,151.02 : 261,028.98 = 104,266.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,151.02/261,028.98 = 104,266.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,151.02x = 261,028.98 × 104,266.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,151.02x = 27,216,515,496.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,216,515,496.21/189,151.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,887.75

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