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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,153.58, 261,027.02 and 103,114.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,153.58, 261,027.02 and 103,114.27 is: 142,295.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,153.58 : 261,027.02 = 103,114.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,153.58/261,027.02 = 103,114.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,153.58x = 261,027.02 × 103,114.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,153.58x = 26,915,610,617.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,915,610,617.58/189,153.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,295.01

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