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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,141.54, 261,012.12 and 103,101.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,141.54, 261,012.12 and 103,101.48 is: 142,278.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,141.54 : 261,012.12 = 103,101.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,141.54/261,012.12 = 103,101.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,141.54x = 261,012.12 × 103,101.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,141.54x = 26,910,735,869.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,910,735,869.94/189,141.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,278.30

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