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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,621.81, 261,675.44 and 103,579.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,621.81, 261,675.44 and 103,579.76 is: 142,938.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,621.81 : 261,675.44 = 103,579.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,621.81/261,675.44 = 103,579.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,621.81x = 261,675.44 × 103,579.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,621.81x = 27,104,280,380.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,104,280,380.44/189,621.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,938.62

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