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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,314.82, 261,259.38 and 103,275.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,314.82, 261,259.38 and 103,275.27 is: 142,522.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,314.82 : 261,259.38 = 103,275.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,314.82/261,259.38 = 103,275.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,314.82x = 261,259.38 × 103,275.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,314.82x = 26,981,633,009.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,981,633,009.53/189,314.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,522.56

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