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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,437.60, 285,656.40 and 120,626.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,437.60, 285,656.40 and 120,626.40 is: 180,939.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,437.60 : 285,656.40 = 120,626.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,437.60/285,656.40 = 120,626.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,437.60x = 285,656.40 × 120,626.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,437.60x = 34,457,703,168.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,457,703,168.96/190,437.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,939.60

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