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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,844.40, 286,266.60 and 134,857.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,844.40, 286,266.60 and 134,857.20 is: 202,285.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,844.40 : 286,266.60 = 134,857.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,844.40/286,266.60 = 134,857.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,844.40x = 286,266.60 × 134,857.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,844.40x = 38,605,112,129.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,605,112,129.52/190,844.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,285.80

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