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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,259.33, 262,559.81 and 114,793.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,259.33, 262,559.81 and 114,793.25 is: 158,415.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,259.33 : 262,559.81 = 114,793.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,259.33/262,559.81 = 114,793.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,259.33x = 262,559.81 × 114,793.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,259.33x = 30,140,093,335.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,140,093,335.32/190,259.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,415.85

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