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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,256.78, 261,174.60 and 103,215.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,256.78, 261,174.60 and 103,215.95 is: 142,438.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,256.78 : 261,174.60 = 103,215.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,256.78/261,174.60 = 103,215.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,256.78x = 261,174.60 × 103,215.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,256.78x = 26,957,383,149.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,957,383,149.00/189,256.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,438.14

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