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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,603.76, 189,900.86 and 103,551

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,603.76, 189,900.86 and 103,551 is: 142,906.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,603.76 : 189,900.86 = 103,551 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,603.76/189,900.86 = 103,551/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,603.76x = 189,900.86 × 103,551
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,603.76x = 19,664,423,953.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,664,423,953.86/137,603.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,906.15

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