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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,195.92, 261,090.72 and 103,155.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,195.92, 261,090.72 and 103,155.68 is: 142,355.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,195.92 : 261,090.72 = 103,155.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,195.92/261,090.72 = 103,155.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,195.92x = 261,090.72 × 103,155.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,195.92x = 26,932,990,763.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,932,990,763.29/189,195.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,355.03

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