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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,044.52, 262,046.82 and 142,144.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,044.52, 262,046.82 and 142,144.36 is: 195,998.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,044.52 : 262,046.82 = 142,144.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,044.52/262,046.82 = 142,144.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,044.52x = 262,046.82 × 142,144.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,044.52x = 37,248,477,518.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,248,477,518.94/190,044.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,998.69

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