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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,187.36, 262,462.68 and 104,150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,187.36, 262,462.68 and 104,150 is: 143,729.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,187.36 : 262,462.68 = 104,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,187.36/262,462.68 = 104,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,187.36x = 262,462.68 × 104,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,187.36x = 27,335,488,122
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,335,488,122/190,187.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,729.26

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