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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,153.20, 261,033.19 and 104,273.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,153.20, 261,033.19 and 104,273.30 is: 143,898.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,153.20 : 261,033.19 = 104,273.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,153.20/261,033.19 = 104,273.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,153.20x = 261,033.19 × 104,273.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,153.20x = 27,218,792,130.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,218,792,130.83/189,153.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,898.13

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