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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,833.30, 286,163.55 and 72,465.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,833.30, 286,163.55 and 72,465.30 is: 108,665.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,833.30 : 286,163.55 = 72,465.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,833.30/286,163.55 = 72,465.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,833.30x = 286,163.55 × 72,465.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,833.30x = 20,736,927,499.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,736,927,499.82/190,833.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,665.14

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