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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,197.30, 261,094.31 and 103,155.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,197.30, 261,094.31 and 103,155.58 is: 142,355.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,197.30 : 261,094.31 = 103,155.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,197.30/261,094.31 = 103,155.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,197.30x = 261,094.31 × 103,155.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,197.30x = 26,933,334,587.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,933,334,587.90/189,197.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,355.81

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