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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,717.24, 261,806.56 and 103,674.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,717.24, 261,806.56 and 103,674.31 is: 143,068.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,717.24 : 261,806.56 = 103,674.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,717.24/261,806.56 = 103,674.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,717.24x = 261,806.56 × 103,674.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,717.24x = 27,142,614,461.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,142,614,461.47/189,717.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,068.78

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