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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,259.96, 262,560.67 and 114,793.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,259.96, 262,560.67 and 114,793.88 is: 158,416.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,259.96 : 262,560.67 = 114,793.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,259.96/262,560.67 = 114,793.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,259.96x = 262,560.67 × 114,793.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,259.96x = 30,140,356,444.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,140,356,444.91/190,259.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,416.71

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