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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,711.10, 261,789.96 and 103,652.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,711.10, 261,789.96 and 103,652.92 is: 143,034.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,711.10 : 261,789.96 = 103,652.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,711.10/261,789.96 = 103,652.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,711.10x = 261,789.96 × 103,652.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,711.10x = 27,135,293,780.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,135,293,780.68/189,711.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,034.82

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