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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,667.97, 261,759.89 and 103,640.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,667.97, 261,759.89 and 103,640.02 is: 143,033.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,667.97 : 261,759.89 = 103,640.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,667.97/261,759.89 = 103,640.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,667.97x = 261,759.89 × 103,640.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,667.97x = 27,128,800,234.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,128,800,234.80/189,667.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,033.11

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