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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,011.80, 262,175.46 and 114,558.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,011.80, 262,175.46 and 114,558.68 is: 158,066.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,011.80 : 262,175.46 = 114,558.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,011.80/262,175.46 = 114,558.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,011.80x = 262,175.46 × 114,558.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,011.80x = 30,034,474,625.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,034,474,625.99/190,011.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,066.37

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