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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,711.72, 261,798.98 and 103,668.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,711.72, 261,798.98 and 103,668.80 is: 143,061.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,711.72 : 261,798.98 = 103,668.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,711.72/261,798.98 = 103,668.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,711.72x = 261,798.98 × 103,668.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,711.72x = 27,140,386,097.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,140,386,097.82/189,711.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,061.20

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