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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,421.37, 261,406.91 and 103,385.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,421.37, 261,406.91 and 103,385.84 is: 142,675.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,421.37 : 261,406.91 = 103,385.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,421.37/261,406.91 = 103,385.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,421.37x = 261,406.91 × 103,385.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,421.37x = 27,025,771,923.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,025,771,923.58/189,421.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,675.41

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