Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,704.24, 261,788.62 and 103,661.31
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 189,704.24, 261,788.62 and 103,661.31 is: 143,050.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,704.24 : 261,788.62 = 103,661.31 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,704.24/261,788.62 = 103,661.31/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,704.24x = 261,788.62 × 103,661.31 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,704.24x = 27,137,351,292.29 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,137,351,292.29/189,704.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,050.84
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