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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,111.67, 285,109.90 and 79,277.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,111.67, 285,109.90 and 79,277.75 is: 118,892.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,111.67 : 285,109.90 = 79,277.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,111.67/285,109.90 = 79,277.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,111.67x = 285,109.90 × 79,277.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,111.67x = 22,602,871,374.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,602,871,374.73/190,111.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,892.60

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