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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,159.72, 261,051.84 and 104,276.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,159.72, 261,051.84 and 104,276.40 is: 143,907.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,159.72 : 261,051.84 = 104,276.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,159.72/261,051.84 = 104,276.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,159.72x = 261,051.84 × 104,276.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,159.72x = 27,221,546,088.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,221,546,088.58/189,159.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,907.73

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