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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,671.54, 261,743.67 and 103,628.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,671.54, 261,743.67 and 103,628.68 is: 143,005.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,671.54 : 261,743.67 = 103,628.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,671.54/261,743.67 = 103,628.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,671.54x = 261,743.67 × 103,628.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,671.54x = 27,124,149,841.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,124,149,841.27/189,671.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,005.90

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