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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,777.65, 261,898.73 and 103,741.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,777.65, 261,898.73 and 103,741.39 is: 143,166.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,777.65 : 261,898.73 = 103,741.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,777.65/261,898.73 = 103,741.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,777.65x = 261,898.73 × 103,741.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,777.65x = 27,169,738,289.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,169,738,289.43/189,777.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,166.16

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