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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,256.08, 262,555.32 and 114,790

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,256.08, 262,555.32 and 114,790 is: 158,411.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,256.08 : 262,555.32 = 114,790 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,256.08/262,555.32 = 114,790/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,256.08x = 262,555.32 × 114,790
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,256.08x = 30,138,725,182.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,138,725,182.80/190,256.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,411.36

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