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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,901.98, 262,057.86 and 103,858.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,901.98, 262,057.86 and 103,858.02 is: 143,320.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,901.98 : 262,057.86 = 103,858.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,901.98/262,057.86 = 103,858.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,901.98x = 262,057.86 × 103,858.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,901.98x = 27,216,810,465.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,216,810,465.04/189,901.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,320.31

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