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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,259.55, 262,560.11 and 114,793.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,259.55, 262,560.11 and 114,793.47 is: 158,416.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,259.55 : 262,560.11 = 114,793.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,259.55/262,560.11 = 114,793.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,259.55x = 262,560.11 × 114,793.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,259.55x = 30,140,186,110.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,140,186,110.48/190,259.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,416.15

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