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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,260.71, 262,561.70 and 114,794.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,260.71, 262,561.70 and 114,794.63 is: 158,417.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,260.71 : 262,561.70 = 114,794.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,260.71/262,561.70 = 114,794.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,260.71x = 262,561.70 × 114,794.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,260.71x = 30,140,672,177.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,140,672,177.85/190,260.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,417.75

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