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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,164.07, 261,044.70 and 104,281.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,164.07, 261,044.70 and 104,281.13 is: 143,907.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,164.07 : 261,044.70 = 104,281.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,164.07/261,044.70 = 104,281.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,164.07x = 261,044.70 × 104,281.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,164.07x = 27,222,036,296.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,222,036,296.51/189,164.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,907.01

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