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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,227.32, 261,131.79 and 103,186.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,227.32, 261,131.79 and 103,186.09 is: 142,395.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,227.32 : 261,131.79 = 103,186.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,227.32/261,131.79 = 103,186.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,227.32x = 261,131.79 × 103,186.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,227.32x = 26,945,168,384.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,945,168,384.80/189,227.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,395.76

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