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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,610.59, 261,660.85 and 103,569.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,610.59, 261,660.85 and 103,569.55 is: 142,925.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,610.59 : 261,660.85 = 103,569.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,610.59/261,660.85 = 103,569.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,610.59x = 261,660.85 × 103,569.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,610.59x = 27,100,095,574.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,100,095,574.04/189,610.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,925.01

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