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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,942.03, 262,102.35 and 105,057.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,942.03, 262,102.35 and 105,057.27 is: 144,969.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,942.03 : 262,102.35 = 105,057.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,942.03/262,102.35 = 105,057.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,942.03x = 262,102.35 × 105,057.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,942.03x = 27,535,757,351.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,535,757,351.58/189,942.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,969.27

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