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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,844.97, 261,989.85 and 103,809.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,844.97, 261,989.85 and 103,809.34 is: 143,258.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,844.97 : 261,989.85 = 103,809.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,844.97/261,989.85 = 103,809.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,844.97x = 261,989.85 × 103,809.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,844.97x = 27,196,992,074.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,196,992,074.35/189,844.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,258.95

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