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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,265.08, 262,567.74 and 114,799

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,265.08, 262,567.74 and 114,799 is: 158,423.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,265.08 : 262,567.74 = 114,799 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,265.08/262,567.74 = 114,799/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,265.08x = 262,567.74 × 114,799
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,265.08x = 30,142,513,984.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,142,513,984.26/190,265.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,423.78

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