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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,842.96, 286,264.44 and 72,486.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,842.96, 286,264.44 and 72,486.30 is: 108,729.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,842.96 : 286,264.44 = 72,486.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,842.96/286,264.44 = 72,486.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,842.96x = 286,264.44 × 72,486.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,842.96x = 20,750,250,077.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,750,250,077.17/190,842.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,729.45

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