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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,689.92, 263,159.12 and 115,223.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,689.92, 263,159.12 and 115,223.84 is: 159,013.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,689.92 : 263,159.12 = 115,223.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,689.92/263,159.12 = 115,223.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,689.92x = 263,159.12 × 115,223.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,689.92x = 30,322,204,337.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,322,204,337.42/190,689.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,013.15

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