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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,145.60, 262,318.54 and 114,652.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,145.60, 262,318.54 and 114,652.16 is: 158,170.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,145.60 : 262,318.54 = 114,652.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,145.60/262,318.54 = 114,652.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,145.60x = 262,318.54 × 114,652.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,145.60x = 30,075,387,219.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,075,387,219.05/190,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,170.30

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