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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,333.92, 285,502.90 and 77,985.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,333.92, 285,502.90 and 77,985.30 is: 116,978.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,333.92 : 285,502.90 = 77,985.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,333.92/285,502.90 = 77,985.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,333.92x = 285,502.90 × 77,985.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,333.92x = 22,265,029,307.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,265,029,307.37/190,333.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,978.78

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