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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,165.07, 261,046.08 and 104,282.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,165.07, 261,046.08 and 104,282.13 is: 143,908.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,165.07 : 261,046.08 = 104,282.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,165.07/261,046.08 = 104,282.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,165.07x = 261,046.08 × 104,282.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,165.07x = 27,222,441,250.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,222,441,250.55/189,165.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,908.39

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