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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,287.67, 261,220.11 and 103,246.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,287.67, 261,220.11 and 103,246.68 is: 142,482.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,287.67 : 261,220.11 = 103,246.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,287.67/261,220.11 = 103,246.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,287.67x = 261,220.11 × 103,246.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,287.67x = 26,970,109,106.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,970,109,106.73/189,287.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,482.12

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