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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,381.16, 261,344.49 and 103,338.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,381.16, 261,344.49 and 103,338.20 is: 142,605.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,381.16 : 261,344.49 = 103,338.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,381.16/261,344.49 = 103,338.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,381.16x = 261,344.49 × 103,338.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,381.16x = 27,006,869,176.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,006,869,176.52/189,381.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,605.89

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