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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,170.12, 285,314.85 and 114,355.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,170.12, 285,314.85 and 114,355.92 is: 171,569.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,170.12 : 285,314.85 = 114,355.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,170.12/285,314.85 = 114,355.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,170.12x = 285,314.85 × 114,355.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,170.12x = 32,627,442,161.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,627,442,161.41/190,170.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,569.76

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