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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,651.59, 262,989.88 and 118,907.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,651.59, 262,989.88 and 118,907.06 is: 164,023.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,651.59 : 262,989.88 = 118,907.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,651.59/262,989.88 = 118,907.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,651.59x = 262,989.88 × 118,907.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,651.59x = 31,271,352,125.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,271,352,125.60/190,651.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,023.56

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