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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,155.60, 285,233.40 and 120,344.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,155.60, 285,233.40 and 120,344.40 is: 180,516.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,155.60 : 285,233.40 = 120,344.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,155.60/285,233.40 = 120,344.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,155.60x = 285,233.40 × 120,344.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,155.60x = 34,326,242,382.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,326,242,382.96/190,155.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,516.60

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