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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,479.67, 285,468.80 and 106,279.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,479.67, 285,468.80 and 106,279.47 is: 159,279.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,479.67 : 285,468.80 = 106,279.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,479.67/285,468.80 = 106,279.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,479.67x = 285,468.80 × 106,279.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,479.67x = 30,339,472,234.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,339,472,234.14/190,479.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,279.32

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