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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,268.80, 285,416.88 and 65,608

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,268.80, 285,416.88 and 65,608 is: 98,416.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,268.80 : 285,416.88 = 65,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,268.80/285,416.88 = 65,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,268.80x = 285,416.88 × 65,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,268.80x = 18,725,630,663.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,725,630,663.04/190,268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,416.72

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