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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,187.68, 262,376.48 and 114,694.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,187.68, 262,376.48 and 114,694.24 is: 158,228.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,187.68 : 262,376.48 = 114,694.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,187.68/262,376.48 = 114,694.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,187.68x = 262,376.48 × 114,694.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,187.68x = 30,093,070,967.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,093,070,967.48/190,187.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,228.29

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