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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,261.83, 262,563.26 and 114,795.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,261.83, 262,563.26 and 114,795.75 is: 158,419.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,261.83 : 262,563.26 = 114,795.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,261.83/262,563.26 = 114,795.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,261.83x = 262,563.26 × 114,795.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,261.83x = 30,141,145,780.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,141,145,780.17/190,261.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,419.30

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