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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,039.16, 262,281.72 and 109,451

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,039.16, 262,281.72 and 109,451 is: 151,058.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,039.16 : 262,281.72 = 109,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,039.16/262,281.72 = 109,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,039.16x = 262,281.72 × 109,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,039.16x = 28,706,996,535.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,706,996,535.72/190,039.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,058.32

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