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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,054.12, 262,256.90 and 113,558

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,054.12, 262,256.90 and 113,558 is: 156,699.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,054.12 : 262,256.90 = 113,558 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,054.12/262,256.90 = 113,558/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,054.12x = 262,256.90 × 113,558
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,054.12x = 29,781,369,050.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,781,369,050.20/190,054.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,699.41

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