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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,137.60, 262,307.52 and 114,644.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,137.60, 262,307.52 and 114,644.16 is: 158,159.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,137.60 : 262,307.52 = 114,644.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,137.60/262,307.52 = 114,644.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,137.60x = 262,307.52 × 114,644.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,137.60x = 30,072,025,292.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,072,025,292.08/190,137.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,159.28

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