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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,674.69, 261,747.97 and 103,631.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,674.69, 261,747.97 and 103,631.82 is: 143,010.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,674.69 : 261,747.97 = 103,631.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,674.69/261,747.97 = 103,631.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,674.69x = 261,747.97 × 103,631.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,674.69x = 27,125,417,271.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,125,417,271.77/189,674.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,010.21

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