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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,753.62, 263,221.98 and 114,271.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,753.62, 263,221.98 and 114,271.44 is: 157,683.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,753.62 : 263,221.98 = 114,271.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,753.62/263,221.98 = 114,271.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,753.62x = 263,221.98 × 114,271.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,753.62x = 30,078,754,694.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,078,754,694.25/190,753.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,683.79

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