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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,259.83, 262,560.50 and 114,793.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,259.83, 262,560.50 and 114,793.75 is: 158,416.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,259.83 : 262,560.50 = 114,793.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,259.83/262,560.50 = 114,793.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,259.83x = 262,560.50 × 114,793.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,259.83x = 30,140,303,822.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,140,303,822.91/190,259.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,416.54

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