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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,577.70, 262,993.31 and 117,961.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,577.70, 262,993.31 and 117,961.34 is: 162,784.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,577.70 : 262,993.31 = 117,961.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,577.70/262,993.31 = 117,961.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,577.70x = 262,993.31 × 117,961.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,577.70x = 31,023,041,353.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,023,041,353.86/190,577.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,784.22

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