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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,407.43, 261,388.53 and 103,371.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,407.43, 261,388.53 and 103,371.12 is: 142,655.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,407.43 : 261,388.53 = 103,371.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,407.43/261,388.53 = 103,371.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,407.43x = 261,388.53 × 103,371.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,407.43x = 27,020,025,101.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,020,025,101.25/189,407.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,655.57

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