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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,664.76, 261,755.48 and 103,636.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,664.76, 261,755.48 and 103,636.82 is: 143,028.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,664.76 : 261,755.48 = 103,636.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,664.76/261,755.48 = 103,636.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,664.76x = 261,755.48 × 103,636.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,664.76x = 27,127,503,737.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,127,503,737.81/189,664.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,028.70

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