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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,137.87, 261,002.40 and 103,094.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,137.87, 261,002.40 and 103,094.96 is: 142,266.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,137.87 : 261,002.40 = 103,094.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,137.87/261,002.40 = 103,094.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,137.87x = 261,002.40 × 103,094.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,137.87x = 26,908,033,027.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,908,033,027.02/189,137.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,266.76

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