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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,253.78, 261,170.46 and 103,212.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,253.78, 261,170.46 and 103,212.95 is: 142,434.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,253.78 : 261,170.46 = 103,212.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,253.78/261,170.46 = 103,212.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,253.78x = 261,170.46 × 103,212.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,253.78x = 26,956,172,323.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,956,172,323.60/189,253.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,434.00

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