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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,133.92, 261,001.26 and 103,093.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,133.92, 261,001.26 and 103,093.72 is: 142,267.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,133.92 : 261,001.26 = 103,093.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,133.92/261,001.26 = 103,093.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,133.92x = 261,001.26 × 103,093.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,133.92x = 26,907,590,818.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,907,590,818.09/189,133.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,267.40

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