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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,264.08, 262,566.36 and 114,798

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,264.08, 262,566.36 and 114,798 is: 158,422.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,264.08 : 262,566.36 = 114,798 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,264.08/262,566.36 = 114,798/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,264.08x = 262,566.36 × 114,798
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,264.08x = 30,142,092,995.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,142,092,995.28/190,264.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,422.40

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