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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,668.84, 261,761.10 and 103,640.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,668.84, 261,761.10 and 103,640.90 is: 143,034.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,668.84 : 261,761.10 = 103,640.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,668.84/261,761.10 = 103,640.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,668.84x = 261,761.10 × 103,640.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,668.84x = 27,129,155,988.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,129,155,988.99/189,668.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,034.33

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