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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,835.36, 286,252.80 and 72,478.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,835.36, 286,252.80 and 72,478.40 is: 108,717.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,835.36 : 286,252.80 = 72,478.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,835.36/286,252.80 = 72,478.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,835.36x = 286,252.80 × 72,478.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,835.36x = 20,747,144,939.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,747,144,939.52/190,835.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,717.51

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