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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,410.89, 261,388.46 and 103,370.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,410.89, 261,388.46 and 103,370.53 is: 142,652.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,410.89 : 261,388.46 = 103,370.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,410.89/261,388.46 = 103,370.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,410.89x = 261,388.46 × 103,370.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,410.89x = 27,019,863,646.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,019,863,646.08/189,410.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,652.11

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