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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,042.22, 284,495.41 and 114,935.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,042.22, 284,495.41 and 114,935.17 is: 172,059.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,042.22 : 284,495.41 = 114,935.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,042.22/284,495.41 = 114,935.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,042.22x = 284,495.41 × 114,935.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,042.22x = 32,698,528,312.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,698,528,312.57/190,042.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,059.28

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