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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,718.26, 261,808.02 and 103,675.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,718.26, 261,808.02 and 103,675.35 is: 143,070.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,718.26 : 261,808.02 = 103,675.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,718.26/261,808.02 = 103,675.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,718.26x = 261,808.02 × 103,675.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,718.26x = 27,143,038,106.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,143,038,106.31/189,718.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,070.25

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