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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,849.80, 286,274.70 and 112,117.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,849.80, 286,274.70 and 112,117.80 is: 168,176.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,849.80 : 286,274.70 = 112,117.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,849.80/286,274.70 = 112,117.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,849.80x = 286,274.70 × 112,117.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,849.80x = 32,096,489,559.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,096,489,559.66/190,849.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,176.70

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