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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,271.95, 259,821.27 and 103,389.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,271.95, 259,821.27 and 103,389.01 is: 142,680.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,271.95 : 259,821.27 = 103,389.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,271.95/259,821.27 = 103,389.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,271.95x = 259,821.27 × 103,389.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,271.95x = 26,862,663,232.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,862,663,232.69/188,271.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,680.12

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