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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,257.08, 262,556.70 and 114,791

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,257.08, 262,556.70 and 114,791 is: 158,412.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,257.08 : 262,556.70 = 114,791 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,257.08/262,556.70 = 114,791/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,257.08x = 262,556.70 × 114,791
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,257.08x = 30,139,146,149.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,139,146,149.70/190,257.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,412.74

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