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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,858.71, 286,244.31 and 85,707.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,858.71, 286,244.31 and 85,707.75 is: 128,541.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,858.71 : 286,244.31 = 85,707.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,858.71/286,244.31 = 85,707.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,858.71x = 286,244.31 × 85,707.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,858.71x = 24,533,355,760.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,533,355,760.40/190,858.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,541.98

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