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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,280.36, 262,640.94 and 114,833.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,280.36, 262,640.94 and 114,833.72 is: 158,503.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,280.36 : 262,640.94 = 114,833.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,280.36/262,640.94 = 114,833.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,280.36x = 262,640.94 × 114,833.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,280.36x = 30,160,036,164.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,160,036,164.50/190,280.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,503.15

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