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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,143.78, 262,400.49 and 105,262.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,143.78, 262,400.49 and 105,262.26 is: 145,263.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,143.78 : 262,400.49 = 105,262.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,143.78/262,400.49 = 105,262.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,143.78x = 262,400.49 × 105,262.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,143.78x = 27,620,868,602.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,620,868,602.51/190,143.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,263.07

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