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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,154.70, 261,035.26 and 104,274.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,154.70, 261,035.26 and 104,274.80 is: 143,900.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,154.70 : 261,035.26 = 104,274.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,154.70/261,035.26 = 104,274.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,154.70x = 261,035.26 × 104,274.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,154.70x = 27,219,399,529.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,219,399,529.45/189,154.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,900.20

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