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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,303.39, 261,243.60 and 103,263.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,303.39, 261,243.60 and 103,263.83 is: 142,506.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,303.39 : 261,243.60 = 103,263.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,303.39/261,243.60 = 103,263.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,303.39x = 261,243.60 × 103,263.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,303.39x = 26,977,013,392.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,977,013,392.77/189,303.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,506.76

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