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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,666.93, 261,758.46 and 103,638.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,666.93, 261,758.46 and 103,638.99 is: 143,031.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,666.93 : 261,758.46 = 103,638.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,666.93/261,758.46 = 103,638.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,666.93x = 261,758.46 × 103,638.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,666.93x = 27,128,382,418.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,128,382,418.36/189,666.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,031.69

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