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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,646.42, 261,712.98 and 103,606.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,646.42, 261,712.98 and 103,606.60 is: 142,977.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,646.42 : 261,712.98 = 103,606.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,646.42/261,712.98 = 103,606.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,646.42x = 261,712.98 × 103,606.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,646.42x = 27,115,192,033.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,115,192,033.67/189,646.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,977.61

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