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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,102.63, 260,957.14 and 103,064.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,102.63, 260,957.14 and 103,064.33 is: 142,226.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,102.63 : 260,957.14 = 103,064.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,102.63/260,957.14 = 103,064.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,102.63x = 260,957.14 × 103,064.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,102.63x = 26,895,373,187.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,895,373,187.55/189,102.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,226.33

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