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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,701.51, 261,784.91 and 103,658.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,701.51, 261,784.91 and 103,658.60 is: 143,047.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,701.51 : 261,784.91 = 103,658.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,701.51/261,784.91 = 103,658.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,701.51x = 261,784.91 × 103,658.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,701.51x = 27,136,255,444.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,136,255,444.51/189,701.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,047.13

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