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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,093.99, 260,949.75 and 103,053

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,093.99, 260,949.75 and 103,053 is: 142,213.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,093.99 : 260,949.75 = 103,053 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,093.99/260,949.75 = 103,053/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,093.99x = 260,949.75 × 103,053
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,093.99x = 26,891,654,586.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,891,654,586.75/189,093.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,213.16

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