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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,045.28, 284,406.96 and 115,123.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,045.28, 284,406.96 and 115,123.52 is: 172,284.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,045.28 : 284,406.96 = 115,123.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,045.28/284,406.96 = 115,123.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,045.28x = 284,406.96 × 115,123.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,045.28x = 32,741,930,347.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,741,930,347.70/190,045.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,284.89

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