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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,521.67, 261,537.93 and 103,480.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,521.67, 261,537.93 and 103,480.38 is: 142,801.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,521.67 : 261,537.93 = 103,480.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,521.67/261,537.93 = 103,480.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,521.67x = 261,537.93 × 103,480.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,521.67x = 27,064,044,380.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,064,044,380.81/189,521.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,801.85

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