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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,254.28, 261,171.15 and 103,213.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,254.28, 261,171.15 and 103,213.45 is: 142,434.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,254.28 : 261,171.15 = 103,213.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,254.28/261,171.15 = 103,213.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,254.28x = 261,171.15 × 103,213.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,254.28x = 26,956,374,126.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,956,374,126.11/189,254.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,434.69

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