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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,431.51, 261,416.03 and 103,391.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,431.51, 261,416.03 and 103,391.28 is: 142,680.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,431.51 : 261,416.03 = 103,391.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,431.51/261,416.03 = 103,391.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,431.51x = 261,416.03 × 103,391.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,431.51x = 27,028,137,437.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,028,137,437.26/189,431.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,680.27

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