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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,427.37, 285,329.40 and 115,570.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,427.37, 285,329.40 and 115,570.46 is: 173,166.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,427.37 : 285,329.40 = 115,570.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,427.37/285,329.40 = 115,570.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,427.37x = 285,329.40 × 115,570.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,427.37x = 32,975,650,009.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,975,650,009.52/190,427.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,166.55

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