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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,419.88, 262,885.62 and 130,081

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,419.88, 262,885.62 and 130,081 is: 179,584.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,419.88 : 262,885.62 = 130,081 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,419.88/262,885.62 = 130,081/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,419.88x = 262,885.62 × 130,081
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,419.88x = 34,196,424,335.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,196,424,335.22/190,419.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,584.32

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