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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,341.99, 261,286.27 and 103,302.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,341.99, 261,286.27 and 103,302.68 is: 142,554.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,341.99 : 261,286.27 = 103,302.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,341.99/261,286.27 = 103,302.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,341.99x = 261,286.27 × 103,302.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,341.99x = 26,991,571,621.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,991,571,621.09/189,341.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,554.60

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