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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,601.67, 285,793.12 and 72,197.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,601.67, 285,793.12 and 72,197.49 is: 108,254.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,601.67 : 285,793.12 = 72,197.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,601.67/285,793.12 = 72,197.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,601.67x = 285,793.12 × 72,197.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,601.67x = 20,633,545,923.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,633,545,923.27/190,601.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,254.80

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