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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,262.08, 262,563.60 and 114,796

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,262.08, 262,563.60 and 114,796 is: 158,419.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,262.08 : 262,563.60 = 114,796 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,262.08/262,563.60 = 114,796/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,262.08x = 262,563.60 × 114,796
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,262.08x = 30,141,251,025.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,141,251,025.60/190,262.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,419.64

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