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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,057.56, 262,277.91 and 105,179.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,057.56, 262,277.91 and 105,179.28 is: 145,146.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,057.56 : 262,277.91 = 105,179.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,057.56/262,277.91 = 105,179.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,057.56x = 262,277.91 × 105,179.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,057.56x = 27,586,201,733.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,586,201,733.70/190,057.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,146.56

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