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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,664.98, 261,755.76 and 103,637.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,664.98, 261,755.76 and 103,637.01 is: 143,028.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,664.98 : 261,755.76 = 103,637.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,664.98/261,755.76 = 103,637.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,664.98x = 261,755.76 × 103,637.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,664.98x = 27,127,584,316.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,127,584,316.68/189,664.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,028.96

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