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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,961.14, 262,134.84 and 103,903.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,961.14, 262,134.84 and 103,903.90 is: 143,381.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,961.14 : 262,134.84 = 103,903.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,961.14/262,134.84 = 103,903.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,961.14x = 262,134.84 × 103,903.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,961.14x = 27,236,832,201.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,236,832,201.88/189,961.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,381.07

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