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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,265.58, 262,568.43 and 114,799.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,265.58, 262,568.43 and 114,799.50 is: 158,424.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,265.58 : 262,568.43 = 114,799.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,265.58/262,568.43 = 114,799.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,265.58x = 262,568.43 × 114,799.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,265.58x = 30,142,724,479.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,142,724,479.79/190,265.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,424.47

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