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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,664.97, 261,755.75 and 103,637.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,664.97, 261,755.75 and 103,637.02 is: 143,028.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,664.97 : 261,755.75 = 103,637.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,664.97/261,755.75 = 103,637.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,664.97x = 261,755.75 × 103,637.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,664.97x = 27,127,585,897.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,127,585,897.87/189,664.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,028.97

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