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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,310.76, 285,466.14 and 79,425

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,310.76, 285,466.14 and 79,425 is: 119,137.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,310.76 : 285,466.14 = 79,425 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,310.76/285,466.14 = 79,425/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,310.76x = 285,466.14 × 79,425
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,310.76x = 22,673,148,169.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,673,148,169.50/190,310.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,137.50

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