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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,472.92, 285,458.68 and 106,272.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,472.92, 285,458.68 and 106,272.71 is: 159,269.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,472.92 : 285,458.68 = 106,272.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,472.92/285,458.68 = 106,272.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,472.92x = 285,458.68 × 106,272.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,472.92x = 30,336,467,292.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,336,467,292.64/190,472.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,269.19

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