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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,261.46, 262,562.74 and 114,795.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,261.46, 262,562.74 and 114,795.38 is: 158,418.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,261.46 : 262,562.74 = 114,795.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,261.46/262,562.74 = 114,795.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,261.46x = 262,562.74 × 114,795.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,261.46x = 30,140,987,912.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,140,987,912.34/190,261.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,418.78

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