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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,681.05, 261,756.77 and 103,638.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,681.05, 261,756.77 and 103,638.19 is: 143,019.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,681.05 : 261,756.77 = 103,638.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,681.05/261,756.77 = 103,638.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,681.05x = 261,756.77 × 103,638.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,681.05x = 27,127,997,863.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,127,997,863.05/189,681.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,019.02

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