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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,181.90, 261,072.82 and 104,302

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,181.90, 261,072.82 and 104,302 is: 143,937.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,181.90 : 261,072.82 = 104,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,181.90/261,072.82 = 104,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,181.90x = 261,072.82 × 104,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,181.90x = 27,230,417,271.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,230,417,271.64/189,181.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,937.75

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