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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,160.29, 261,033.21 and 103,117.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,160.29, 261,033.21 and 103,117.41 is: 142,297.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,160.29 : 261,033.21 = 103,117.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,160.29/261,033.21 = 103,117.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,160.29x = 261,033.21 × 103,117.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,160.29x = 26,917,068,539.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,917,068,539.19/189,160.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,297.67

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