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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,068.72, 262,292.76 and 114,624.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,068.72, 262,292.76 and 114,624.24 is: 158,180.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,068.72 : 262,292.76 = 114,624.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,068.72/262,292.76 = 114,624.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,068.72x = 262,292.76 × 114,624.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,068.72x = 30,065,108,272.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,065,108,272.50/190,068.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,180.20

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