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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,261.21, 262,562.40 and 114,795.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,261.21, 262,562.40 and 114,795.13 is: 158,418.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,261.21 : 262,562.40 = 114,795.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,261.21/262,562.40 = 114,795.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,261.21x = 262,562.40 × 114,795.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,261.21x = 30,140,882,954.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,140,882,954.32/190,261.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,418.44

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