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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,168.07, 261,050.22 and 104,285.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,168.07, 261,050.22 and 104,285.13 is: 143,912.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,168.07 : 261,050.22 = 104,285.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,168.07/261,050.22 = 104,285.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,168.07x = 261,050.22 × 104,285.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,168.07x = 27,223,656,129.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,223,656,129.23/189,168.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,912.53

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