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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,575.92, 263,042.57 and 129,425.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,575.92, 263,042.57 and 129,425.58 is: 178,639.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,575.92 : 263,042.57 = 129,425.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,575.92/263,042.57 = 129,425.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,575.92x = 263,042.57 × 129,425.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,575.92x = 34,044,436,539.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,044,436,539.81/190,575.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,639.76

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