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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,717.26, 261,806.64 and 103,674.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,717.26, 261,806.64 and 103,674.35 is: 143,068.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,717.26 : 261,806.64 = 103,674.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,717.26/261,806.64 = 103,674.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,717.26x = 261,806.64 × 103,674.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,717.26x = 27,142,633,227.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,142,633,227.68/189,717.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,068.87

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