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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,255.28, 261,172.53 and 103,214.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,255.28, 261,172.53 and 103,214.45 is: 142,436.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,255.28 : 261,172.53 = 103,214.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,255.28/261,172.53 = 103,214.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,255.28x = 261,172.53 × 103,214.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,255.28x = 26,956,777,733.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,956,777,733.20/189,255.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,436.07

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