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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,951.89, 262,122.08 and 103,894.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,951.89, 262,122.08 and 103,894.65 is: 143,368.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,951.89 : 262,122.08 = 103,894.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,951.89/262,122.08 = 103,894.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,951.89x = 262,122.08 × 103,894.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,951.89x = 27,233,081,239.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,233,081,239.40/189,951.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,368.31

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