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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,711.76, 286,160.56 and 78,425.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,711.76, 286,160.56 and 78,425.72 is: 117,676.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,711.76 : 286,160.56 = 78,425.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,711.76/286,160.56 = 78,425.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,711.76x = 286,160.56 × 78,425.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,711.76x = 22,442,347,953.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,442,347,953.60/190,711.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,676.79

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