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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,290.46, 261,221.65 and 103,251.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,290.46, 261,221.65 and 103,251.29 is: 142,487.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,290.46 : 261,221.65 = 103,251.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,290.46/261,221.65 = 103,251.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,290.46x = 261,221.65 × 103,251.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,290.46x = 26,971,472,338.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,971,472,338.43/189,290.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,487.23

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