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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,306.26, 261,247.56 and 103,266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,306.26, 261,247.56 and 103,266.70 is: 142,510.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,306.26 : 261,247.56 = 103,266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,306.26/261,247.56 = 103,266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,306.26x = 261,247.56 × 103,266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,306.26x = 26,978,173,404.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,978,173,404.25/189,306.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,510.73

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