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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,261.33, 262,562.57 and 114,795.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,261.33, 262,562.57 and 114,795.25 is: 158,418.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,261.33 : 262,562.57 = 114,795.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,261.33/262,562.57 = 114,795.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,261.33x = 262,562.57 × 114,795.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,261.33x = 30,140,935,863.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,140,935,863.79/190,261.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,418.61

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