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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,263.08, 262,564.98 and 114,797

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,263.08, 262,564.98 and 114,797 is: 158,421.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,263.08 : 262,564.98 = 114,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,263.08/262,564.98 = 114,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,263.08x = 262,564.98 × 114,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,263.08x = 30,141,672,009.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,141,672,009.06/190,263.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,421.02

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