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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,034.16, 285,149.60 and 137,874.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,034.16, 285,149.60 and 137,874.16 is: 206,882.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,034.16 : 285,149.60 = 137,874.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,034.16/285,149.60 = 137,874.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,034.16x = 285,149.60 × 137,874.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,034.16x = 39,314,761,574.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,314,761,574.34/190,034.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,882.60

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